Finance
Islamic fintech AI, sovereign wealth fund strategies, banking automation, and financial technology reshaping MENA markets.
MGX Is Raising $50 Billion Outside Abu Dhabi, and It Is Writing the Gulf AI Finance Playbook
MGX, the Abu Dhabi AI investment vehicle backed by Mubadala and G42, is quietly testing the market for a $50 billion third-party...
MENA Fintech Weathers a Tough Q1 2026 But Holds Ground on Digital Payments
MENA fintech claims 46% of Q1 2026 startup funding despite a 37% overall decline, as digital payment rails accelerate across the Gulf.
Inside the Dubai and Riyadh AI fraud-defence pilots reshaping Gulf payments
Dubai and Riyadh are running live AI pilots on payments and compliance just as the IMF readies a Middle East fraud report. The banks that move first will set the rules.
Islamic Fintech Meets AI: How Gulf Banks Are Automating Sharia Compliance
The region's largest banks are automating Sharia screening, structuring and audit at a pace that would have been unthinkable two years ago. The regulators are moving with them.
Islamic Finance and AI: Where Sharia Compliance Meets Generative Systems
Generative AI is transforming Islamic finance by automating Sharia compliance checks, scaling fatwa databases, and enabling halal financial services globally. Discover how Gulf banks are integrating AI with Islamic principles.
Abu Dhabi Global Market's AI Sandbox: Testing the Future of Arab Financial Services
ADGM's regulatory sandbox and AI FinTech Digital Lab enable financial firms to test innovative AI-powered products under regulator supervision. Discover how the UAE is accelerating fintech innovation.
AI Credit Scoring in Egypt and Morocco: Financial Inclusion for 200 Million Unbanked Arabs
74.8% of Egyptians now hold bank accounts, up 204% since 2016. AI credit scoring is extending loans to 200+ million unbanked Arabs in Egypt and Morocco using mobile money and alternative data.
MENA RegTech Boom: AI Compliance Tools for the Gulf's Complex Regulatory Landscape
MENA's regtech sector is booming with USD 1.45 billion in funding for AI-powered compliance tools. KYC automation, AML systems, and biometric identity verification are becoming regulatory infrastructure across the Gulf.
Qatar Investment Authority's AI Strategy: Machine Learning in Sovereign Wealth
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), managing USD 557 billion in assets, is investing heavily in AI and machine learning. Recent bets on Anthropic and Databricks signal QIA's pivot toward artificial intelligence infrastructure.
The Rise of AI-Powered Sukuk: Smart Islamic Bonds Enter the Gulf Market
Islamic bond (sukuk) markets surpassed USD 1 trillion globally in 2025. AI-powered smart sukuk platforms are automating Sharia compliance screening and enabling rapid bond issuance across the Gulf.
Dubai's Crypto-AI Convergence: How the Emirates Became the Web3 Capital of the Arab World
Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, strategic infrastructure investments, and Web3-friendly policies position the Emirates as MENA's crypto capital. AI-powered fintech innovation is accelerating adoption.
AI Fraud Detection in MENA Banking: The Arms Race Against Financial Crime
Banks across MENA are deploying AI fraud detection systems to combat financial crime, with 90% of institutions using AI to expedite investigations. Explore how machine learning identifies threats in real-time.
Saudi's Open Banking Revolution: AI-Powered Finance Goes Mainstream
Saudi Arabia's open banking framework, now in full licensing, unleashes APIs, fintech innovation, and AI-powered financial services. Explore how the Kingdom became the Arab world's digital finance powerhouse.
Islamic Fintech Meets AI: How Sharia-Compliant Robo-Advisors Are Reshaping Gulf Wealth
Sharia-compliant robo-advisors powered by AI are revolutionising wealth management across the Gulf, automating Halal portfolio screening and enabling millions to invest according to Islamic principles.