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CFI Financial Group welcomes Ahmad Khatib as Chief Business Development Officer and Ziad Melhem as Chief Marketing Officer. Hisham Mansour, Co-founder and Managing Director of CFI Financial Group, said, "With their full dedication, they bring unique strengths that complement our senior management, positioning us to drive CFI toward even greater achievements, and reinforce our leadership and innovation in the trading industry.” Read the article with the link below to learn more about their plans for contributing to the growth of the financial group. #News #Appointments

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Ahmed Abdelaal, Group Chief Executive at Mashreq, explains why emotional intelligence could be the next frontier in digital banking and how innovations such as Emotional AI could help nurture the industry’s human side. This post is sponsored by #Mashreq #Forbes Mashreq Mashreq NEO

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The financial platform and digital wallet #CareemPay, part of the Careem Everything App, is expanding its international remittance services to include "Faster Payments" to the United Kingdom for UAE citizens. Customers, Captains, and business owners can manage their finances, pay invoices, and conduct smooth #transactions within and outside of the app with Careem Pay. Many #foreigners living in the UAE have started using the Careem Pay international remittance service to send money to Pakistan and India. Throughout 2023, one client sent $93,217 to Pakistan. With merely the recipient bank account number and sort code, or IBAN, clients in the UAE may send money to UK bank accounts in a matter of minutes thanks to the new UK remittance service. Customers can transfer up to AED 45,000 in a single transaction and up to AED 135,000 per month with attractive foreign currency rates. Mohammad El Saadi, VP of Careem Pay, says "Careem Pay’s purpose is to simplify and increase access to financial services for people across the region. We were thrilled to see our remittance services to Pakistan and India enable so many of our customers and Captains in the UAE to send money back home within minutes, and we are excited to now extend this service to another significant segment of the UAE population with near-instant money transfers to the UK.” Customers can download the Careem app and choose the Global transfer button in the Careem Pay section to start an international transfer. Consumers can use the App Store, Google Play, or direct Android download to access or download Careem. To share your startup story write us on - [email protected] #CareemPay #UAE #digitalPayments #Payments #BankAccounts #Transaction

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Al Ansari Exchange, a branch of Al Ansari Financial Services, is set to utilise Aani, an instant payment platform designed to revolutionise digital payments. This move follows a partnership with Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). Through this collaboration, all Al Ansari Exchange clients will have access to straightforward, secure, and immediate digital payments. These include money transfers, bill payments, and peer-to-peer transactions, facilitated by the recipient's mobile number, email, or QR code, eliminating the need for lengthy and complex International Bank Account Numbers (IBANs). #uae #alansari #fintech #aani #financeworld #financeworldmagazine

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Burgan Bank's Digital Banking Executive Vice President, Halil Özcan, shares why ON Digital Banking chose EnQualify for their digital ID verification processes with four strong reasons: ✅ Fast Integration ✅ User Experience ✅ Cost Advantage ✅ Flexibility We are proud to be a part of this success story through our collaboration with Burgan Bank and ON Digital Banking! Let's hear more about our collaboration from Halil Özcan, Digital Banking Executive Vice President at Burgan Bank. #Burganbank #EnQualify #SuccessStory #CustomerAcquisition #IDverification #eKYC #DigitalOnboarding

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We are honored to announce that MNT-Halan has ranked among the top ten companies on Forbes Middle East's list of top 50 Fintechs for the second year in a row. We were joined by 12 other Egyptian fintechs - making Egypt the most represented country on the list! Egypt's dynamic market and forward-looking regulatory environment position it as a regional leader in fintech. We look forward to continuing to drive innovation in the sector, improving the digitization of traditional banking and expanding financial inclusion in the region. You can see the full list here: https://lnkd.in/dt3Dq9vg #fintech #unicorn #digitalpayments

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UAE banks are at a crossroads with evolving customer demands, increased competition, and the rise of digital disruptors. Our report, in collaboration with DataEQ dives deep into these trends and offers a roadmap for improving customer service and trust. Check it out: https://pwc.to/4gRtOdV #Banking

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In this powerful moment from the Competition in Payments panel, our COO, Mr. Saleem Ahmed, highlights a key shift in the industry: “It’s no longer banks vs fintechs, but banks with fintechs.” This collaboration is driving innovation and empowering the financial sector in the UAE, setting new standards for digital payments. 🇦🇪 A smart move for the future of the industry!

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In a groundbreaking move towards fostering sustainability and climate action in the #MiddleEast and #Africa (MEA) region, Fils , an enterprise-grade digital infrastructure provider based in the #UAE, has announced a significant partnership with Arab Financial Services (AFS), a leading digital payment solutions provider and fintech enabler. This #collaboration signifies a pivotal step in promoting sustainable practices across various industries in the region. By leveraging Fils' cutting-edge fintech technology alongside AFS's expertise and regional leadership in #digitalpayments, the partnership aims to seamlessly integrate sustainability into businesses' operations, customer journeys, and financial transactions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/grP37SDd Fils Arab Financial Services Nameer Khan Samer Soliman #Fils #AFS #DigitalPayments #Partnership #SustainablePractics #DigitalTransformation #Dubai #UAE #MENARegion #Fintech #FintechnewsUAE

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6 hiring challenges in GCC banking - And how to overcome them Did you know that localisation mandates are reshaping recruitment in GCC banking? Balancing the demand for local talent with the need for specialised skills is just one of the hurdles banks face today. Add in the fierce competition for digital transformation experts and high turnover rates, and the challenge becomes even greater. Curious about the key strategies to tackle these issues and attract the right talent? Take a look at our latest blog to explore practical insights and solutions. Read more: https://soamp.li/m2XS #GCCBanking #TalentStrategy #DigitalTransformation #LocalHiring

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🎉 Big news alert! The Lebanese banking sector just got a major shakeup with the launch of WINK Pay, Lebanon's most disruptive payment experience! WINK Pay Pay partnered with Visa and Codebase Technologies to create a mobile banking app that addresses modern Lebanese needs like speed, convenience, and cost. By leveraging Codebase Technologies' Digibanc platform, Wink Pay integrated automated AML checking, passport and ID scanning with face recognition authentication, and fully digital omnichannel onboarding with an eKYC process. With innovative functionalities like instant virtual and physical card issuance, a wallet-based UI, and zero-deposit requirements during onboarding, Wink Pay is strategically positioned for growth in the Lebanese market. Over 5 million Lebanese now have access to a convenient solution to overcome the struggles of using debit and credit cards for purchases made abroad and online. Curious to learn more about how Wink Pay made this possible? Download and read the full case through the link provided in the comment section. #CodebaseTechnologies #Digibanc #WinkPay #DigitalInnovation #Fintech #Lebanon #Visa #Ekyc #InstantPrepaid

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Empowering fintech growth: Matouk Bassiouny’s UAE expansion. Matouk Bassiouny, renowned for its legal prowess in Egypt, is taking its fintech expertise to the UAE, introducing a one stop-shop service for fintech companies. This article outlines Matouk Bassiouny’s overarching commitment to proactively embrace technological advancements and adapt to the evolving needs of its clients. Learn more here https://hubs.li/Q02NBM9-0. #matoukbassiouny #fintech #innovation #egypt

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Did you know that 46% of all fintechs in the Middle East are in UAE? 🚀 With the fintech landscape expanding over the last few years in the region, uqudo is delighted to be a part of this revolution shaping the future of the region's financial landscape. Our CEO, Mohamed E. Fagiri will be sharing his insights on fintechs and financial security at Unplugged by Fintech Tuesdays, at the Fintech Surge on 13th October. Interacting with fintech leaders transforming MEA's financial ecosystem, he'll illustrate how digital identity solutions are the core of secure financial systems. 🔒 See you there! 👋 #startup #fintechsurge #gitex #identity #digital #technology

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💳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗔𝗘. 🔹 Over the past decade, banks and Fintechs have disrupted the payments ecosystem, making available multiple banking options for consumers. 🔹 Simultaneously, as banks increasingly digitize their services, the physical card and its design becomes a crucial tool for all card issuers to maintain strong customer connections. More info below in the survey ↩️

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