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The partnership aims to accelerate AI adoption across UAE finance teams through AI-powered automation and smarter financial operations.
26 MAY 2026
The Abu Dhabi-developed platform will support the UAE’s transition toward quantum-safe cybersecurity and post-quantum cryptography readiness.
26 MAY 2026
The approval strengthens Cantor’s Middle East expansion strategy as global financial institutions deepen their presence in Abu Dhabi.
21 MAY 2026
The initiative will help UAE financial institutions prepare for AI agent-led digital payments and next-generation commerce experiences.
21 MAY 2026
Lianlian secures a DFSA payment services license to expand regulated cross-border payments and settlement services from DIFC across the Middle East.
21 MAY 2026
ADGM reports 57% AUM growth in Q1 2026 as active licenses surpass 13,350, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s rise as a global financial hub.
21 MAY 2026
Mal secures CBUAE in-principle approval to launch an AI-native Islamic digital bank in the UAE, backed by a $230m seed funding round.
19 MAY 2026
Deem Finance and Yusr partner to launch automotive BNPL in the UAE, combining regulated finance infrastructure with embedded fintech solutions.
19 MAY 2026
