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Emirates NBD, DIFC launch ‘National Digital Talent Incubator’ programme

The incubator programme will run two cohorts per annum, each consisting of three to six FinTech startups with UAE national founders and members

Al Etihad Payments, NPCI International Payments to develop UAE domestic card scheme

The UAE central bank’s launch of Al Etihad Payments is aimed at implementing an innovative, interoperable, and enabling payments infrastructure

Egyptian banks suspend debit card use in foreign currency

Commercial International Bank told accountholders that debit cards could only be used for Egyptian pound transactions within the country.

BankDhofar, National Gas Company partner to advance digital payments

The initiative seeks to bring the benefits of financial services to a wider segment of the population, including those without traditional bank accounts

National Bank of Oman, Federal Bank of India partner to simplify money transfer

The innovative service offers a fast, simple and secure way to transfer money, catering to the modern customer's need for convenience and efficiency

Commercial Bank of Dubai commits to carbon neutral operations by 2030

The commitment includes reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the bank’s operations by 50% by 2030.

Visa opens office in Egypt, plans to expand across NALP region

With the new office, Visa aims to strengthen its ongoing talent acquisition strategy by attracting and retaining key talent.

OFID allots $10 million to support food security in Egypt

The facility will assist in the import of vital food and agricultural commodities.

Islamic funds’ assets under management fall on rate rises

The decline was driven by investor outflow mainly due to rising interest rates and financial market volatility.

Bahrain issues new licenses to expand scope of family offices

The regulations were developed to suit the business models of family offices that provide services to multiple wealthy families.

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