Banks across the Gulf Cooperation Council are entering a new phase of technology modernisation, with investment priorities changing as the region’s financial infrastructure develops.

Regulators are expanding open finance, while payment systems are becoming more connected across the market. These changes are encouraging banks to update the technology that supports how financial services are delivered and integrated.

Artificial intelligence is also moving closer to day-to-day banking activity. Together, open finance, linked payment networks and AI are shaping the next stage of technology investment for banks across the GCC.