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As Finovate prepares for its first conference in the Middle East, here’s a round up of recent fintech news and need-to-knows from the MENA region. Learn more about how to join us in Dubai in February for FinovateMiddleEast.
- Dubai-based ArabianChain launches cryptocurrency exchange, Palmex.
- Qatar commits to building fintech hub.
- UAE-based Noor Bank announces partnership with UB QFPay to offer new mobile payment solution.
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- Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) inks MoU with SWIFT and seven global CSD companies to collaborate on distributed ledger technology projects.
- Oman’s Bank Nizwa takes to the road to promote its Ladies Banking Account services.
- Jordan’s InvestBank teams up with F5 Networks to boost cybersecurity protections.
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- Gulf News Banking looks at how Dubai is “charting a unique story in fintech.”
- Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Finance announces signing of MoU with Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group to promote financial education for Saudi youth.
- Thomson Reuters’ ZAWYA interviews Ola Doudin, CEO and co-founder of Dubai-area cryptocurrency exchange, BitOasis.