Michael Seaman, Co-founder and CEO of Swipesum, is at the forefront of transforming payment processing and merchant services. Founded in 2016 with his brother, Stephen, Swipesum leverages AI and proprietary software to create transparent, optimised payment...

According to PwC’s analysis unit, Strategy&, the GCC region is set to reap US$23.6 billion in economic impact from generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) by 2030. In what analysts called a “conservative top-down estimate”, Saudi Arabia will see US$12...

Dana Lunberry, Head of Data Strategy at SBS (formerly Sopra Banking Software).  Data analytics, fuelled by advanced AI, will grow as a core executive priority for banks and financial institutions.  Although banks have ample data, they have...

Modeen Malick, Principal Systems Engineer at Commvault, explores the role of autonomous healing software in building resilient IT systems. Leveraging AI and Machine Learning, these systems proactively detect, diagnose and resolve issues, reducing downtime and...

This month, we’re seeking insights from three experts on a crucial topic: how can FinTech be harnessed to support startups? As the landscape of finance evolves, innovative technologies offer new opportunities for emerging businesses. We invite...

For the second consecutive year, the Middle East is the fastest-growing real-time payments market globally, according to the 2024 Prime Time for Real-Time report, published by ACI Worldwide, a global leader in mission-critical, real-time payments software,...

Lethabo Lubisi, Corporate Affairs Director at EQPlus shares her thoughts on the debate.   Every time labour-saving technologies are introduced questions are raised about whether these negatively impact human motivation and productivity. The integration of A...

PayPal has ushered in a new era for customers, making it easier and more rewarding than ever to shop and pay with PayPal anywhere, anytime – both in stores and online. Now, customers have access to rich rewards, stackable cash back offers in the PayPal app, a...

CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, has released new survey data on the views of investment industry employers concerning the responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the investment sector. The survey...

CoinMENA, a crypto asset platform licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain and sister company CoinMENA, licensed by the Dubai Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority, VARA, announced a strategic partnership with Bitpanda Technology Solutions, the digital assets...

Students to gain real-world accounting experience with cloud-based accounting software, Zoho Books, in the new academic year. The Open University is helping to upskill students aspiring to be finance professionals by exposing them to Zoho’s industry...

In this exclusive piece, David Osborne, CEO of Caseware and former leader of Virgin Pulse, shares his key advice for professionals and entrepreneurs in FinTech seeking to accelerate their careers. From the importance of relationship-building and continuous...