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Saudi Arabia Central Bank Launches CBDC Experiment
Fintech & Ecommerce

Saudi Arabia Central Bank Launches CBDC Experiment

Saudi Central Bank continues CBDC experimentations, currently focusing on domestic wholesale of CBDC in collaboration with local banks and fintechs.

UAE Backs Crypto Adoption With Trading Potential
Blockchain & Crypto

UAE Backs Crypto Adoption With Trading Potential

The United Arab Emirates have been overt regarding their interest in crypto. Now, UAE’s Minister says crypto will ‘play a major role for the United Arab Emirate’s global trade going forward’.

First UAE Fintech to Launch India UPI Payment Integration
Finance & Economics

First UAE Fintech to Launch India UPI Payment Integration

Last week, India decided to open its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payment gateway for NRIS (non-resident Indians).

FlexxPay Partners ADCB to Offer Payroll Services in UAE
Fintech & Ecommerce

FlexxPay Partners ADCB to Offer Payroll Services in UAE

This new alliance gives UAE companies an opportunity to provide their unbanked employees with complete digital bank accounts using the FlexxPay app with access to ADCB payroll services

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Release Contactless Payment Devices
Finance & Economics

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Release Contactless Payment Devices

The Islamic Bank of Abu Dhabi launched the release of devices for contactless payments.

Emirates NBD will run the Metaverse startup accelerator
Blockchain & Crypto

Emirates NBD will run the Metaverse startup accelerator

Emirates NBD is looking for leading FinTech start-ups with digital experience and emerging technology players operating across the metaverse