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RegTech: The Superhero of Regulatory Compliance in Fintech 

As financial technology (FinTech) continues to advance quickly,innovation moves fast. However, alongside these advancements comes a significant challenge: navigating the complex and ever-changing world of financial regulations. For FinTech companies, staying compliant can feel like an overwhelming task filled with risks and obstacles. This is where RegTech comes in—providing the technology to simplify and automate…

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Fraud prevention: How AI is Changing the Game 

Introduction  Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing fraud detection in the financial sector. As financial institutions harness the power of AI to identify suspicious patterns and prevent financial crimes, fraudsters are also adapting and using AI to perpetrate more sophisticated scams. This article explores the ongoing arms race between financial institutions and fraudsters in the digital…

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Navigating the Egyptian Remittance Market: Challenges and Solutions

In an era of increasing global interconnectedness, the flow of money across borders has become a common need. One significant driver of this cross-border financial activity is remittances – the transfer of money by individuals working abroad back to their home countries. These transactions wield substantial influence on both the sending and receiving economies, shaping…

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ما لا يسع لمطور البرمجيات تجاهله فال Security ؟

عادة يركز مطور البرمجيات على المهام الوظيفية لل Task بتاعته فى انها تطلع المطلوب منها وبس بغض النظر عن الجوانب الاخري اما عن ضيق الوقت او محاولة انجاز اكبر قدر ممكن من Tasks لذلك هنحاول نوضح الصورة الكبيرة وهنركز على security فى المقال ده لكل تطبيق [software]  جانبين للمتطلبات : اختصارا ده الحاجة الاساسية اللى البرنامج بيقدمها…

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من الراحة إلي الابتكار : تجربتي في تعلم لغات برمجية جديدة

بعد مستوى معين من الخبرة في أي تكنولوجيا انت تقريبا بتقدر توصل لاى معلومة بسهولة فيها نتيجة تراكم الخبرات باستخدامها وعارف تبحث ازاى وفين … لما توصل للمرحلة دي هيبقى من المفيد ليك تبدا تتعلم تكنولوجيا جديدة غيرها حتى لو على سبيل المعرفة لان دا هيوسع افكارك ويزيد من قدرتك على اختيار الحل الانسب للمشكلة…

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Breaking Boundaries in a Week: Lessons from a Game-Changing One-Week Sprint

we’re excited to share a transformative experience at Balad: a one-week sprint that significantly enhanced our agility. In software development, agility is crucial – it’s not just about being fast, but also about being adaptable, efficient, and smart. Here’s how a focused, intensive week of work brought out the best in our team and accelerated…

From Boundaries to Breakthroughs: The Evolution of Balad’s One-Week Sprint

From Boundaries to Breakthroughs: The Evolution of Balad’s One-Week Sprint

Introduction: Welcome back to our series on Balad’s innovative journey through our recent one-week sprint. In our previous post, we shared the excitement and strategy behind this bold initiative. Today, we delve deeper, uncovering the array of challenges we faced and how we, as a team, transformed these hurdles into stepping stones for growth and…

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Partnership Opportunities: Balad’s B2B Business Model Unveiled

As part of our ongoing mission to offer comprehensive financial solutions, Balad is eager to forge new partnerships with like-minded businesses. Our B2B business model is designed to provide a win-win solution for everyone involved. By partnering with us, you gain access to a robust platform that enables a multitude of financial services. This expands…

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The Future of Cross-Border Payments: How Balad is Paving the Way

In an increasingly globalized world, cross-border payments have evolved from being a luxury to a necessity for millions. While the financial sector has been relatively slow to adapt to this shift, Balad is at the forefront of modernizing cross-border payments. Through innovative solutions and secure, transparent operations, Balad is making the once-arduous process of sending…

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How fintechs can play a vital role in removing the migrant tax

In addition to their key role in remittance services, fintechs can help migrants stay connected to their country of origin, providing a platform to make investments in their home country In finance circles there’s a saying that every fintech founder dreams of a banking licence, and every bank CEO dreams of a working app. But…