Fintech in the Gulf: Sharia Compliance Claims and Consumer Protection Gaps
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region has witnessed a substantial increase in fintech adoption, with 65% of financial transactions being conducted digitally as of Q4 2024. This represents a 40%…
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Fintech in the Gulf: Sharia Compliance Claims and Consumer Protection Gaps
January 1, 2026 • Technology, All
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region has witnessed a substantial increase in fintech adoption, with 65% of financial transactions being conducted digitally as of Q4…
Investigating disinformation: Network mapping and funding trails
December 31, 2025 • Money, All
The proliferation of disinformation across global media networks presents an escalating challenge. According to a report by the European Commission, the spread of false or…
Exposed: Exploitation of Background Dancers in Indian Film Industry
October 26, 2025 • All, Entertainment
India’s film industry, churning out some 2,000 movies a year, relies on thousands of background dancers to “create a ‘movement’” behind the stars. These supporting…
Middle East Ceasefires That Don’t Last, Europe’s Deadly Heatwave, And Trump’s Massive Budget Bill
July 22, 2025 • All
US President Donald Trump marked the Fourth of July by signing into law a federal budget bill with far-reaching implications for redistributing wealth in the…
