Amazon, Emirates Islamic, and Mastercard to introduce region’s first Amazon Credit Card

Amazon, Emirates Islamic, and Mastercard to introduce region’s first Amazon Credit Card

Customers can earn up to 6% back with no earning limits, alongside special offers, and exclusive lifestyle benefits through the Amazon Emirates Islamic Mastercard Credit Card Collaboration brings together Amazon’s online retail leadership, Mastercard’s digital payment innovation, and Emirates Islamic’s banking expertise to meet evolving lifestyle needs of customers in the UAE Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Emirates […]

z.systems First Startup Endorsed by Morocco’s Ministry of Industry and Trade to Digitally Link 50,000 Retailers with FMCG Brands by 2030

z.systems First Startup Endorsed by Morocco’s Ministry of Industry and Trade to Digitally Link 50,000 Retailers with FMCG Brands by 2030

Rabat, Morocco – September 30, 2025 – In a decisive step toward building one of Africa’s most advanced digital economies, the Kingdom of Morocco announced on Monday September 29th a strategic partnership between the Ministry of Industry and Trade and z.systems, a fast-growing retail-technology platform that is transforming how goods move from brands to small […]

ABHI selected for Mastercard’s Start Path Small Business Program

ABHI selected for Mastercard’s Start Path Small Business Program

Program supports startups to scale solutions that drive simple, smart and secure digital experiences for small businesses globally. ABHI, a neobank of the future that is revolutionizing access to earned wages and SME financing in emerging markets, has been selected as one of the eight startups worldwide to join Mastercard Start Path’s Small Business program. […]

Visa Direct taps Stablecoins to unlock faster funding for businesses

Visa Direct taps Stablecoins to unlock faster funding for businesses

Dubai, UAE – The way businesses fund cross-border payments is about to get faster, smarter and more flexible. Today, Visa announced it will launch a stablecoin prefunding pilot through Visa Direct, its global money movement platform that connects 11B eligible cards, bank accounts, and wallets. This capability gives businesses a new way to move money globally – […]

Shaping the Future of Regulated Innovation in the UAE: Fintech News UAE Interviews Mr. Amir A. Kolahzadeh, Group CEO & Founder of SecureVisa Group & ITSEC

Shaping the Future of Regulated Innovation in the UAE: Fintech News UAE Interviews Mr. Amir A. Kolahzadeh, Group CEO & Founder of SecureVisa Group & ITSEC

As the UAE and GCC continue to strengthen their position as global hubs for fintech, crypto, AI, and digital innovation, the demand for robust regulatory compliance and cybersecurity solutions has never been greater. At the forefront of this transformation is SecureVisa Group, founded by Mr. Amir A. Kolahzadeh. SecureVisa Group specializes in navigating complex multi-regulator […]

Dubai Ranked Among World’s Top Four FinTech Hubs in Global Financial Centres Index

Dubai Ranked Among World’s Top Four FinTech Hubs in Global Financial Centres Index

This prestigious recognition highlights the success of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in consolidating the emirate’s status as the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. Dubai has been ranked among the world’s top four cities for FinTech in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), released today. This prestigious […]

Appknox and CredShields unite to safeguard fintech innovation and the converging digital economy

Appknox and CredShields unite to safeguard fintech innovation and the converging digital economy

New partnership delivers unified security across mobile apps, APIs, digital assets and blockchain platforms as Saudi Arabia and the UAE lead the charge toward cashless, digital-first ecosystems. United Arab Emirates – Appknox, a mobile application security company, today announced a strategic partnership with CredShields, a leading A.I. blockchain security firm,  to provide full-stack security spanning Web3, […]

Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone and Wio Bank sign MoU to transform business setup and banking for SMEs

Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone and Wio Bank sign MoU to transform business setup and banking for SMEs

Abu Dhabi – Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone (ANCFZ), one of the UAE’s most dynamic and digitally driven business setup destinations, and Wio Bank PJSC, the UAE’s first platform bank, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to streamline the process of business setup and banking solutions for freezone clients. This strategic collaboration unites ANCFZ’s mission […]

Mastercard and Checkout.com pave the way for seamless payments in the GCC

Mastercard and Checkout.com pave the way for seamless payments in the GCC

The strategic alliance between Mastercard and Checkout.com is reshaping the customer experience in the GCC. As digital adoption across the Gulf surges and cash-on-delivery loses ground, the need for frictionless transactions has never been more urgent. The biggest hurdle – checkout friction, the point where customer intent stalls before payment. With cart abandonment rates in […]

Cashfree Payments Brings Indian Businesses Closer To Global Markets Like US, UAE, And Europe With Apple Pay Integration

Cashfree Payments Brings Indian Businesses Closer To Global Markets Like US, UAE, And Europe With Apple Pay Integration

Built-in biometric authentication and tokenised card data to help reduce drop-offs and fraud Designed for sectors like travel & tourism, SaaS exporters, and global ecommerce brands Unlocks native checkout for high-intent international buyers in the US, UK, UAE, Canada, and Europe Bangalore, September 23, 2025: Further to its commitment to empower Indian businesses to seamlessly […]