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Crypto Currencies

Dubai Future Finance Week: Tokenisation and Digital Assets Take Centre Stage

Regulators and market builders gather to discuss the future of tokenised markets and digital assets in the GCC region.

November 6, 2026

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Crypto Currencies

Arab Bank Switzerland Expands UAE Presence with New ADGM Entity

The bank’s new Abu Dhabi unit will advise on digital assets, as its assets under management reach nearly $25 billion.

November 5, 2026

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Financial Services

Bahraini Fintech Startup Launches Real-Time Shariah Compliance Platform

SITR Compliance Technology W.L.L. has launched a real-time Shariah compliance monitoring platform in Bahrain, designed to align with Central Bank of Bahrain’s Shari’a Governance requirements and AAOIFI standards.

November 4, 2026

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Payments

Al Etihad Payments Appoints New CEO to Drive National Payment Infrastructure

Aref Al Ramli has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Al Etihad Payments, effective 2 November, to oversee the development of the UAE’s national payment infrastructure.

November 4, 2026

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Crypto Currencies

FAB Moves Digital Asset Financing Infrastructure into Operational Use

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has moved part of its digital asset financing infrastructure into operational use in collaboration with Komainu, following a successful two-way transfer of a digital asset

November 4, 2026

Financial Services

Dubai Fintech Summit Sees DIFC Milestone and AI Advancements

The Dubai Fintech Summit closed its second day with DIFC marking a milestone of over 2,000 AI, fintech and innovation firms. Emirates NBD has more than 150 AI initiatives under

November 4, 2026

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AI & Technology

UAE Financial Sector Sees Rapid AI Adoption

More than 70% of firms in the Dubai International Financial Centre are using AI, with Emirates NBD allocating 50% of its tech budget to AI.

November 3, 2026

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Venture Capital

Middle East Fintech Startups Shine in CB Insights’ 2026 Fintech 100

Six fintech startups from the UAE and Saudi Arabia have been named to CB Insights’ 2026 Fintech 100 list, highlighting their growth potential and industry partnerships.

November 3, 2026

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Venture Capital

Six Middle East Fintech Startups Named Among Top 100 Globally

The UAE and Saudi Arabia are rising as major fintech hubs, with four and two startups respectively named among the top 100 globally.

November 3, 2026

Crypto Currencies

Animoca Asset Management Receives Financial Services Permission from ADGM Regulator

Animoca Asset Management (AD) Limited has been granted a Financial Services Permission by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market.

November 3, 2026

Financial Services

Dubai Future Finance Week Highlights Fintech Growth and Innovation

Dubai Future Finance Week has kicked off, with DIFC announcing a major expansion of its academy and J.P. Morgan opening a new private bank branch.

November 3, 2026

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Financial Services

Brett King’s Bank 5.0 Explores the Future of Banking with AI Agents

Bank 5.0: The Rise of the Agentic Bank, launching on 19 November 2026, makes a compelling case for the next generation of banking, where AI agents drive economic activity.

November 2, 2026

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