Stc Bahrain becomes country’s first telco to launch Mastercard’s Click to Pay, simplifying digital payments

stc Bahrain becomes country’s first telco to launch Mastercard’s Click to Pay, simplifying digital payments

Manama, Bahrain –  stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, has announced the launch of Mastercard’s Click to Pay, becoming the first telecommunications provider in Bahrain to introduce this secure and seamless online payment solution. The service is now available on the My stc BH app, empowering customers to pay bills, purchase add-ons, or buy digital gift cards with just […]

Sharjah records 45% growth in project count and 8.8% increase in investment, securing AED 7.74bln in FDI in 2025

Sharjah records 45% growth in project count and 8.8% increase in investment, securing AED 7.74bln in FDI in 2025

Bodour Al Qasimi: The emirate’s growth across investment indicators reflects a clear development vision that places social and economic impact on a unified path Al Musharrkh: The latest indicators reflect deep confidence in Sharjah’s business environment and its ability to drive growth from within the market while continuing to attract new investment. 25.7% growth in jobs, […]

RAKBANK and Emirates Growth Fund signed strategic MOU at Make It in the Emirates to accelerate SME Growth

RAKBANK and Emirates Growth Fund signed strategic MOU at Make It in the Emirates to accelerate SME Growth

Abu Dhabi, UAE, RAKBANK and Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Make It in the Emirates, marking a strategic alignment between two of the UAE’s leading institutions in SME financing and growth equity. The strategic partnership establishes a framework for both organisations to explore future collaboration opportunities focused on strengthening the […]

Jordan Commercial Bank joins forces with Mastercard to Enhance Payment Services and Develop Innovative Card Solutions

Jordan Commercial Bank joins forces with Mastercard to Enhance Payment Services and Develop Innovative Card Solutions

Jordan Commercial Bank announced its collaboration with Mastercard, aimed at developing the bank’s card services and products and enhancing innovation in modern payment solutions. Building on their successful long-standing relationship, the two parties will work on innovative credit, debit, and prepaid solutions, including the launch of the Mastercard World Elite Card. The Mastercard World Elite Card provides access to The Mastercard Collection, unlocking an […]

Dubai based Bitget Secures Operational License in Mexico, Strengthens Latin America Expansion

Dubai based Bitget Secures Operational License in Mexico, Strengthens Latin America Expansion

Bitget among the first global platforms to complete this process in Mexico Dubai, May 15, 2026: Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX) has successfully completed key registrations in Mexico to operate within the country’s current virtual asset framework. With the completion of these registrations, Bitget now looks to expand across Central and Latin America, where […]

Adyen collaboration with SAP supports the launch of SAP Unified Payment

Adyen collaboration with SAP supports the launch of SAP Unified Payment

A Native Payment Solution for SAP Commerce Cloud & SAP Unified Payment. New fully embedded integration allows retailers to manage the entire customer journey and financial reconciliation through a single global platform Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Adyen, the financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, today announced a new collaboration with SAP, deepening its partnership […]

Mashreq launches Money Insights, a financial management tool providing clarity on everyday banking in the UAE

Mashreq launches Money Insights, a financial management tool providing clarity on everyday banking in the UAE

Dubai, UAE – Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the Middle East, has officially launched Money Insights, a fully integrated personal financial management capability within the Mashreq NEO mobile banking app. Serving over 1.5 million customers across the UAE, the new feature strengthens Mashreq’s digital banking proposition by delivering clear financial visibility to help customers better […]

FAB launches Payit Universal Account to advance financial inclusion in the UAE

FAB launches Payit Universal Account to advance financial inclusion in the UAE

Abu Dhabi, UAE: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s global bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, has launched the Payit Universal Account, a multi-service mobile-based account designed to expand access to essential financial services for underserved segments across the UAE. The initiative aligns with the Central Bank of the UAE’s […]

Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) grants in-principle approval to establish Omla Community Bank

Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) grants in-principle approval to establish Omla Community Bank

UMM AL QUWAIN, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — “Mint Gateway” and “Alternative Venture Capital”, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Capital Group, have announced receiving in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to establish “Omla Community Bank”, which will be headquartered in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, with operational plans covering all […]