Tag: Fintech
Bahrain Fintech 2026: How the Kingdom Became the Middle East’s Most Innovative Finance Hub
Bahrain has earned international recognition as one of the most innovative financial technology regulatory environments in the world. The Kingdom's fintech-friendly Central Bank of...
Bahrain Economy 2026: The Gulf’s Diversified Economy and EDB Investment Hub
Bahrain is the smallest economy in the GCC but one of the most diversified. Unlike its wealthier neighbours, Bahrain's oil reserves have been limited,...
Oman Banking and Finance 2026: Central Bank of Oman, Meethaq Islamic and Muscat Stock Exchange
Oman's banking sector is well-capitalised, prudentially regulated, and well-positioned to support the country's Vision 2040 diversification programme. With a consolidated Central Bank, a growing...
Expert View: How AI Will Transform Gulf Banking Over the Next Five Years
By Nadia Al-Khoury, Head of Digital Innovation, Emirates Financial Advisory GroupArtificial intelligence is already transforming Gulf banking — and the pace of change over...
How Careem Became the Arab World’s First Major Tech Unicorn: The $3.1 Billion Story
When Uber acquired Dubai-based ride-hailing app Careem for $3.1 billion in January 2020, it marked the largest tech exit in Arab world history —...
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Oman Labour Law 2026: end-of-service gratuity under Royal Decree 53/2023, notice periods, annual leave, working hours and expat worker rights explained.



