Pakistan's JazzCash Eyes Regional Expansion in Gulf Region for Seamless Remittance

Pakistan’s JazzCash Eyes Regional Expansion in Gulf Region for Seamless Remittance

Source: Business Recorder KARACHI: JazzCash, Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform, has announced plans to expand its footprint in the Gulf region as part of its strategy to streamline cross-border payments for Pakistani users. Speaking at Money20/20 Asia, Murtaza Ali, President of JazzCash, unveiled a strategic partnership with du Pay, a UAE-based financial services provider. This collaboration enables seamless […]

UK’s IFX Payments Expands in UAE with DFSA License

UK’s IFX Payments Expands in UAE with DFSA License

The license will boost IFX Payments’ regional footprint across the UAE, positioning itself for growth in one of the world’s fastest-growing fintech hubs. In a strategic move to enhance its service capabilities and strengthen its compliance standing, IFX Payments has received a Category 3C license from the DubaiFinancial Services Authority. This will allow the company to […]

Pay10 becomes first fintech to go live on Central Bank of the UAE’s Open Finance Framework

Pay10 becomes first fintech to go live on Central Bank of the UAE’s Open Finance Framework

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Pay10, a leading Alternative Payment Method (APM) provider headquartered in the UAE announces that it has become the first fintech company to go live in production on the Central Bank of the UAE’s (CBUAE) Open Finance Framework, authorizing it to provide payment initiation services including variable recurring payment. This milestone marks the first […]

Qatar’s AlRayan Bank launches the First Standalone Self-Service Digital Zone

Qatar’s AlRayan Bank launches the First Standalone Self-Service Digital Zone

Doha, Qatar – As part of its ongoing transformation journey, AlRayan Bank has officially launched the first-of-its-kind standalone Self-Service Digital Zone (ALRAYAN GO Kiosk) in the State of Qatar. This innovative concept reflects the bank’s continued commitment to enhancing customer experience through digitalization while upholding high service standards. The Self-Service Digital Zone is designed to bring […]

PayPal Opens First Regional Hub in the Middle East and Africa with New Office in Dubai

PayPal Opens First Regional Hub in the Middle East and Africa with New Office in Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – PayPal, the global digital commerce platform, has today opened a new regional hub in Dubai, which serves as the company’s first ever location in the Middle East and Africa. The Dubai Internet City site strengthens PayPal’s commitment to its customers and partners in the region and commitment to enabling millions more […]

LandIn Partners with Fintech News UAE to Support Startup Expansion into the KSA

LandIn Partners with Fintech News UAE to Support Startup Expansion into the KSA

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – LandIn, a leading soft-landing partner for global startups, has announced a strategic partnership with Fintech News UAE, a premier platform for fintech developments in the UAE and MENA region. This collaboration is designed to empower high-potential founders by providing them with the tools, connections, and guidance needed to successfully enter and scale within Saudi […]

Al Ansari Exchange and Visa Extend Strategic Partnership, Accelerating the Future of Digital Payments

Al Ansari Exchange and Visa Extend Strategic Partnership, Accelerating the Future of Digital Payments

Dubai, UAE – 22 April 2025: Al Ansari Exchange, the leading remittance and foreign exchange service provider in the UAE and a subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services, today announced the extension of its strategic partnership with Visa, a global leader in digital payments. This agreement represents the continuation of a robust and enduring collaboration, […]

RAKBANK posts AED 772 million Profit Before Tax in Q1 2025

RAKBANK posts AED 772 million Profit Before Tax in Q1 2025

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, April 21, 2025 – The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKBANK) today reported its financial results for first Quarter of 2025. Highlights – Q1 2025 All percentage variances are YoY  Key Financial Highlights – Q1 2025 Profit after tax of AED 704M for Q1’25 up 22.7% over Q1’24 Operating […]

Invest Qatar and QNB partner to offer tailored services to Foreign Investors

Invest Qatar and QNB partner to offer tailored services to Foreign Investors

Doha – Qatar: Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, and QNB have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the ease of doing business for foreign investors entering the Qatari market. This collaboration is designed to strengthen Qatar’s position as a leading investment destination by offering streamlined access to business setup services and customised […]

Skywards Everyday partners with EmCan to offer UAE Customers More Rewards

Skywards Everyday partners with EmCan to offer UAE Customers More Rewards

Skywards Everyday continues to expand its network of more than 400 brand partnerships across a wide range of categories.  The app – which enables members to earn Skywards Miles all day, every day – has now introduced its first-ever two-way points conversion partnership with EmCan by Emarat.  UAE customers can now convert Skywards Miles to […]