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UAE’s Smart Money Management App, Edfundo, Makes Several Key Appointments

December 11, 2021 @ 3:48 pm By Omar Faridi |

Edfundo, the transformative smart money management app for kids and teens living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has appointed industry specialists to its advisory board. Joining the board are Saudi-headquartered Fintech & Business Development specialist Saleh AlHammad, UK‘s Finance & Emerging Payments professional David… Read More

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Fintech: Bahrain’s Banking Industry Remains Focused on Adopting Innovative Financial Technologies, According to Local Investment Professional

May 10, 2020 @ 6:28 pm By Omar Faridi |

David Parker, co-chief investment officer at the Bahrain Economic Development Board (an organization responsible for attracting inward investment into the Kingdom for key areas such as technology development and supporting the local financial and banking industry), recently confirmed that the country aims to position itself… Read More

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Fintech: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Region May Experience Significant Increase in the Use of Financial Technology Platforms Due to COVID-19

May 1, 2020 @ 9:56 pm By Omar Faridi |

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), an intergovernmental political and economic union consisting of the Arab states of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, is expected to experience a significant increase in the use of Fintech platforms and services. The anticipated… Read More

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Abu Dhabi Global Market Announces New Fintech Cooperation Agreement With Bahrain

January 8, 2018 @ 1:45 pm By Samantha Hurst |

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, announced on Monday it has entered into a fintech cooperation agreement with the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB). The organization noted that the agreement marks a significant first in the MENA region. Notably, with the new… Read More

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