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MEBIS 2023 - WHERE THE BANKING ELITE CONVENED TO DELIBERATE ON THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF THE DIGITAL AGE

Posted On May 23, 2023

The 14th Edition of MEBIS 2023 yet again reinforced itself as being the leading banking technology event in the Middle East region.
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REVOLUTIONIZING THE FUTURE OF BANKING: INDUSTRY EXPERTS CONVENE AT MEBIS 2023

Posted On May 9, 2023

The upcoming 14th Edition of MEBIS being held on 17th and 18th of May 2023, promises to be a grand affair, at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers.
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A New Era for Online Payment Authentication: Areeba to Introduce Biometric Reading in MENA

Posted On March 17, 2023

Areeba sal, a leading payment processing service provider in the Middle East is strengthening its partnership with the Swiss payment expert, Netcetera.
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Industry experts refute Fintech Market Saturation in MENA

Posted On March 3, 2023

Experts say traditional banking systems are failing to meet consumer needs
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UAE Central Bank Launches 9 New Key Digital Finance Initiatives

Posted On February 20, 2023

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) launched it’s Financial Infrastructure Transformation Programme to accelerate the digital transformation in the financial services sector.
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MasterCard Partners with EazyPay in Bahrain

Posted On February 10, 2023

Mastercard has partnered with Bahrain’s fintech and payment service provider Eazy Financial Services (EazyPay) that will now be powered by Mastercard Payment Gateway Services (MPGS).
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Big Banks v/s Apple Pay

Posted On February 3, 2023

For consumers, increased competition over digital payments could be a benefit, but there are still risks to consider.
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ADCB posts record Dh6.43b net profit for 2022

Posted On January 31, 2023

The lender also recorded 13 per cent increase in total assets as it amounted to Dh498 billion as at December 31, 2022 while total customer deposits rose 17 per cent to Dh309 billion.
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Saudi Central Bank Continues CBDC Trials

Posted On January 27, 2023

The Central Bank continues to experiment with CBDC trials
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UAE and WEF team up to boost Trade Tech initiative

Posted On January 20, 2023

Move aims to boost digital supply chains
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Tarabut Gateway to break through Saudi Fintech Space as Open Banking Launches

Posted On December 16, 2022

Tarabut gateway is the leading regional infrastructure provider for Open Banking in the UAE
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Bahrain, UAE and Saudi Arabia Recognized as Open Banking Leaders in the GCC

Posted On December 9, 2022

A new analysis by Whitesight, a research firm focused on the global fintech space, looks at the state of open banking in the GCC, delving into the region’s frontrunners and how they’ve approached the trend.
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GCC banks to start 2023 on solid footing despite global economic uncertainties, S&P says

Posted On November 13, 2022

GCC banks will start next year on a solid footing helped by a rise in profitability on higher oil prices, improving confidence and large-scale-government projects in countries such as Saudi Arabia.
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12th edition of MEBIS opened yesterday

Posted On May 26, 2022

Brought together some of the biggest and most influential figures in the banking and fintech industry from across the Middle East
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MEBIS to host banking and fintech experts this month

Posted On May 9, 2022

Over 40 of the MENA region’s notable bankers and fintech experts will discuss the impact of technology and innovation on the banking industry
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The MEBIS+ Summit and Awards uncovered the latest innovations in banking and finance

Posted On September 19, 2021

On the 15th and 16th September at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre, UAE, the MEBIS+ Summit returned to take a look into the disruptive technologies and cutting-edge innovations that are transforming the banking industry.
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This week, the MEBIS+ Summit and Awards will explore the latest banking trends

Posted On September 14, 2021

On the 15th and 16th of September at Le Méridien Dubai Conference Centre, UAE, MEBIS+ will delve into the emerging technologies and innovative strategies that are supercharging the banking and finance industry.
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Emaar founder to head UAE's first digital bank

Posted On April 12, 2021

Mohamed Alabbar, founder and former chairman of Emaar Properties, will head Zand, the UAE's first digital bank that will cater to retail and corporate clients.
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Banking technology, fintech and digital transformation explored at the 10th annual middle east banking innovation summit

Posted On March 3, 2021

The Summit opened with a fascinating fireside chat between Naveed Minhas, Digital Platforms Executive, and Philip King, Global Head of Retail Banking at ADIB as they discussed how banks can improve their balance sheet through driving customer acquisition.
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