October 21, 2020
Central Bank of Bahrain launches new digital fintech platform in the region
The new platform will aim to create a collaborative ecosystem in the fintech sector by establishing a gateway for investment opportunities in the region, while fostering innovation and supporting integration between financial institutions and fintech startups. FinHub 973 will be powered by Fintech Galaxy's FinX22 platform, which is a cloud-based open innovation.
October 14, 2020
Digital enablement is key to transformation, says Etisalat Chief
Etisalat chief executives participated in panel discussions and live interactive sessions moderated by global and regional experts in the region. Ali Amiri, Group Chief Carrier and Wholesale Officer, Etisalat, took part in an insightful panel discussion on ‘Opportunities await the Middle East: capitalising on the geographical advantage of the region.
October 10, 2020
Fintech Galaxy and GIZ launch Yalla Fintech 2020 Hackathon
Powered by Fintech Galaxy’s crowdsourcing and open API platform FinX22, the hackathon aims at developing digital solutions for speeding up the financial inclusion of local communities and businesses in the region. It will bring to life partnerships that address the urgent needs of communities in times of Covid-19 and – beyond that…
October 9, 2020
Dr Sabah al-Binali Joins OurCrowd as UAE-Based Venture Partner & Head of Gulf
Dr. al-Binali is a seasoned financial services executive with 22 years of experience in investments and an entrepreneurial leader with a track record of financing, building and exiting companies in the MENA region. He was instrumental in facilitating the sale to Credit Suisse of a Saudi investment bank and the acquisition of the Zawya news agency by Thomson Reuters.