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ZIGChain secures Strategic Investment from Laser Digital to build Institutional-Grade Infrastructure for Onchain Finance
Edenred UAE receives in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE for Stored Value Facility License
Moove Raises $250 Million Series C Round at $2.1 Billion Valuation Led by Mubadala Investment Company
Mastercard collaborates with AFS to launch Corporate Credit and Prepaid Cards in UAE and Egypt
Pemo launches UAE business account built exclusively for SMEs, powered by ruya
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ZIGChain secures Strategic Investment from Laser Digital to build Institutional-Grade Infrastructure for Onchain Finance

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Edenred UAE receives in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE for Stored Value Facility License

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Moove Raises $250 Million Series C Round at $2.1 Billion Valuation Led by Mubadala Investment Company

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Mastercard collaborates with AFS to launch Corporate Credit and Prepaid Cards in UAE and Egypt

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Pemo launches UAE business account built exclusively for SMEs, powered by ruya

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Dubai Duty Free becomes first airport retailer in the Middle East to Introduce Crypto.com Pay™ as Digital Payment Option

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Edenred UAE receives in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE for Stored Value Facility License
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Edenred UAE receives in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE for Stored Value Facility License

August 5, 2026 0

Dubai, UAE – Edenred UAE, part of the global Edenred Group and a long-standing provider of payroll solutions in the UAE, today announced it has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) for its application to operate as a licensed Stored Value Facility (SVF) provider. Edenred has been part of the UAE’s […]

Mastercard collaborates with AFS to launch Corporate Credit and Prepaid Cards in UAE and Egypt
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Mastercard collaborates with AFS to launch Corporate Credit and Prepaid Cards in UAE and Egypt

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Pemo launches UAE business account built exclusively for SMEs, powered by ruya
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Pemo launches UAE business account built exclusively for SMEs, powered by ruya

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Citi hires Bank of America's Rohan Sen to Lead Technology Services Banking
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Citi hires Bank of America’s Rohan Sen to Lead Technology Services Banking

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Dubai Duty Free becomes first airport retailer in the Middle East to Introduce Crypto.com Pay™ as Digital Payment Option
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Dubai Duty Free becomes first airport retailer in the Middle East to Introduce Crypto.com Pay™ as Digital Payment Option

August 5, 2026 0

Dubai, UAE – Dubai Duty Free has officially launched Crypto.com Pay™, becoming the first airport retailer in the Middle East to introduce the regulated digital payment solution. Eligible customers can now use Crypto.com Pay™ when shopping at Dubai Duty Free both in Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (AMIA), as well as online […]

MultiBank Group's crypto exchange Arm, mb.io, integrates botim to enable in-app account Funding for UAE Users
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MultiBank Group’s crypto exchange Arm, mb.io, integrates botim to enable in-app account Funding for UAE Users

July 30, 2026 0

Dubai, UAE — mb.io, the regulated digital asset platform of MultiBank Group, has partnered with botim, the UAE’s leading fintech platform, to streamline how mb.io app users in the UAE fund their accounts. mb.io provides access to digital asset trading through an app experience supported by MultiBank Group’s institutional infrastructure and regulatory standards. Through this […]

Emirates and Crypto.com Give Customers a New Way to Pay for Flights
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Emirates and Crypto.com Give Customers a New Way to Pay for Flights

July 29, 2026 0
Dubai-based Bitget expands to New Zealand with Financial Services Provider registration
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Dubai-based Bitget expands to New Zealand with Financial Services Provider registration

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ADI Chain and Tangem launch Co-Branded Hardware Wallets to Virgin Megastores across the UAE
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ADI Chain and Tangem launch Co-Branded Hardware Wallets to Virgin Megastores across the UAE

July 21, 2026 0
Revolut Receives In-Principle Approval to Provide Crypto Services in UAE
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Revolut Receives In-Principle Approval to Provide Crypto Services in UAE

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ZIGChain secures Strategic Investment from Laser Digital to build Institutional-Grade Infrastructure for Onchain Finance
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ZIGChain secures Strategic Investment from Laser Digital to build Institutional-Grade Infrastructure for Onchain Finance

August 5, 2026 0

The two entities have also entered a partnership to bring financial products such as private credit, PayFi, invoice financing and stablecoin-enabled infrastructure onchain, with Laser Digital providing expertise in institutional-grade risk governance. ZIGChain is targeting a minimum of $100 million in total value locked (TVL) across a pipeline of institutional-grade vault products DUBAI, ZIGChain, the blockchain […]

Moove Raises $250 Million Series C Round at $2.1 Billion Valuation Led by Mubadala Investment Company
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Moove Raises $250 Million Series C Round at $2.1 Billion Valuation Led by Mubadala Investment Company

August 5, 2026 0

Led by Mubadala Investment Company “Mubadala”, and co-led by Woven Capital (Toyota) and Ion Pacific, the Series C accelerates Moove’s global infrastructure platform for autonomous mobility as the market shifts from breakthrough technology to scaled deployment. $250 million Series C values Moove at $2.1 billion, cementing its position as the category defining infrastructure company for […]

Visa to buy Cybersecurity firm BioCatch for $2.4 Billion Deal amid surge in AI-Powered Scams
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Visa to buy Cybersecurity firm BioCatch for $2.4 Billion Deal amid surge in AI-Powered Scams

August 4, 2026 0

BioCatch’s behavioral and device intelligence expertise expected to help detect scams, account takeovers and digital fraud before they happen SAN FRANCISCO– Visa (NYSE: V) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BioCatch, a leading provider of behavioral-first, multi-signal fraud intelligence, from funds advised by Permira and other shareholders for $2.4 billion in […]

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Visa Payment Passkey Roll Out in India with IDFC FIRST Bank, moves beyond OTPs

By Fintech News UAE Staff July 3, 2026

Visa has launched its Visa Payment Passkey solution in India in partnership with IDFC FIRST Bank, enabling cardholders to authenticate online transactions using biometrics or device credentials instead of one-time passwords (OTPs). launched its Payment Passkey (VPP) solution in India, Visa Payment Passkey Visa on Thursday launched its Payment Passkey (VPP) solution in India, introducing an alternative […]

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TransFi surpasses $1bln in processed volume, expands cross-border payments reach across 70+ countries

By Fintech News UAE Staff March 10, 2026

Dubai, UAE, TransFi, a global payments infrastructure and orchestration company focused on emerging markets, today announced that it has surpassed $1 billion in processed volume on its platform, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth. The company also said it is set to achieve $5 billion processed transaction volume in the next 12 months, based on the current […]

Emaar’s property sales reached AED 61bln ($16.6bln) in the first 9 months of 2025, an increase of 22%
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Emaar’s property sales reached AED 61bln ($16.6bln) in the first 9 months of 2025, an increase of 22%

By Fintech News UAE Staff November 7, 2025

Revenue increased by 39% to AED 33.1 billion (US$ 9 billion) EBITDA grew by 32% to AED 16.6 billion (US$ 4.5 billion) Net profit before tax reached to AED 16.7 billion (US$ 4.5 billion); an increase of 35% Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR) has continued to deliver strong operational and financial […]

Mastercard partners with Uber to enhance payment experiences for Drivers, Couriers and Consumers
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Mastercard partners with Uber to enhance payment experiences for Drivers, Couriers and Consumers

By Fintech News UAE Staff July 25, 2025

Uber will leverage a range of Mastercard products and services to help scale financial tools for Uber drivers and couriers and extend benefits to Mastercard cardholders engaging across the Uber platform. Mastercard is deepening its global payments partnership with Uber to improve experiences for drivers, couriers and Mastercard cardholders using the Uber platform. Uber will […]

Mastercard and Jordan Islamic Bank collaborate to expand digital payment offerings and financial inclusion in Jordan
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Mastercard and Jordan Islamic Bank collaborate to expand digital payment offerings and financial inclusion in Jordan

By Fintech News UAE Staff July 22, 2025

Partnership to accelerate digital transformation, enhance customer experience, and support inclusive growth through Shari’ah-compliant solutions Amman, Jordan; 22 June 2025: Mastercard and Jordan Islamic Bank (JIB), one of the largest banks operating in the country, are collaborating to drive innovation and expand access to Shari’ah-compliant digital payment solutions. JIB will leverage Mastercard’s payment technologies and advisory […]

American Express Payments Now Accepted in Over 13,000 Taxis Across Dubai
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American Express Payments Now Accepted in Over 13,000 Taxis Across Dubai

By Fintech News UAE Staff July 1, 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — American Express Middle East (AEME) announces that more than 13,000 taxis in Dubai operated by Franchised companies licensed by Dubai RTA (National Taxi, Arabia Taxi, Kabi Taxi, Dubai Taxi Corporation, and Metro Taxi) are newly accepting American Express payments. The agreement with Franchise companies provides greater payment choice and convenience for […]

Mastercard Launches AI-Powered Account Intelligence Reissuance Service to Combat Card Fraud Across EEMEA
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Mastercard Launches AI-Powered Account Intelligence Reissuance Service to Combat Card Fraud Across EEMEA

By Fintech News UAE Staff June 25, 2025

Dubai, UAE: Mastercard has introduced Account Intelligence Reissuance, an advanced fraud prevention service to efficiently manage the card reissuance process, in the Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region. The product leverages Mastercard’s proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and network purview to assess the level of risk associated with a card and provide AI-driven actionable recommendations about […]

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