Global payments and financial platform Airwallex is investing $1.135 billion to fuel its expansion in the United Kingdom and the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region over the next five years. The company will use the new investment to open in new markets, launch new products and add 100 new senior engineering roles in the U.K., according to […]
Dubai, UAE: Ziina, the UAE’s leading homegrown consumer and business payments platform, and Virtuzone, a corporate services provider specialising in company formation, tax, and compliance in the UAE, announce a strategic partnership to strengthen the operational readiness of UAE businesses. The partnership connects company formation with payments infrastructure. Virtuzone businesses gain access to Ziina’s payment gateway and […]
Bybit Pay is launching Mastercard Crypto Credential™, to make on-chain transfers simpler and safer with username-based sending and built-in compatibility checks. Send crypto with a username With Bybit Pay and Mastercard Crypto Credential™, you can replace long blockchain addresses with an easy-to-use username based on your email address or phone number. Every transfer is automatically […]
Muscat: Enhancing the digital payment experience, Bank Nizwa, the leading and most trusted Islamic bank in the Sultanate of Oman, has launched Apple Pay for its customers. This new service allows the bank’s credit and debit cardholders to make secure, fast, and convenient payments. The launch of Apple Pay reflects Bank Nizwa’s ongoing commitment to providing […]
Abu Dhabi, UAE // Kingali, Rwanda – Mambu, the leading SaaS cloud banking platform, today announced a strategic collaboration with Nyla, Africa’s first Islamic neobank, to power its shari’ah-compliant digital banking infrastructure as it launches in Ghana and prepares for expansion across West Africa. The partnership marks a significant milestone for Mambu’s Islamic banking offering on […]
Dubai, UAE – 12 March 2026 — Paymentology, the leading global issuer processor, today announced a strategic partnership with Liabify, a financial wellness platform focused on payroll-linked financial services. Together, the companies aim to expand access to responsible credit, earned wage access, and everyday financial tools for middle-income and expatriate workers across the GCC and […]
Following a successful mobilisation period, the PRA has lifted restrictions on Revolut’s banking licence, and given approval to launch its UK bank, Revolut Bank UK Ltd. Revolut Bank UK Ltd is set to roll out new banking services for its 13 million UK customers, with deposit accounts protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). Current accounts […]
GCC Region – Ubuy, a leading cross-border e-commerce platform serving customers across the GCC, has announced the integration of Tabby as a new payment solution for customers in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The partnership enables shoppers to split their purchases into convenient installment plans, enhancing flexibility and accessibility for international shopping. The new […]
MARCH 11, 2026 | SINGAPORE Single platform delivers multi-currency support, real-time visibility and seamless integration Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Asia Pacific are moving faster into global trade, but the complexity and limited visibility in corresponding payments processes continue to slow growth. Mastercard today announced that it is introducing Mastercard Global Commerce Suite for […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Finastra, a global leader in financial services software, today announced its partnership with FraudAverse, a global leader in financial crime prevention and fraud detection. The collaboration brings an advanced, AI-driven fraud prevention solution to Finastra’s Financial Messaging customers, delivering real-time protection against emerging threats and reducing operational costs. “As payment volumes […]