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 […]

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 […]

Emirates NBD partners with Kinexys by J.P. Morgan to Boost Cross-Border Payment Security

Emirates NBD partners with Kinexys by J.P. Morgan to Boost Cross-Border Payment Security

Dubai, UAE: Emirates NBD a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, announces its strategic decision to join Kinexys Liink, the world’s first bank-led peer-to-peer data sharing network, from Kinexys by J.P. Morgan. Through integrating with Kinexys Liink’s ‘Confirm’ Application, designed for the exchange of global account validation information, Emirates […]

Fuze raises $12.2mln Series A funding to scale Digital Assets infrastructure across MENA and Turkey

Fuze secures UAE Payment License to launch next-gen Digital Payment Infrastructure

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Fuze, one of the Middle East’s fastest growing financial infrastructure providers, has received approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) for a Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes (RPSCS) license. Fuze Group, through its subsidiary Niobe Payment Services LLC SPC, is now both a fully licensed operator for digital assets […]

Wafeq partners with Comfi to fuel SME Growth in the UAE

Wafeq partners with Comfi to fuel SME Growth in the UAE

In a bold move to transform cash flow for small and medium businesses, Comfi, the UAE-based B2B embedded finance platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Wafeq, one of the GCC’s leading and fastest-growing accounting software providers. Through this collaboration, Wafeq users can now turn their outstanding invoices into working capital in just a few […]