VisaNet data: Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and the United States of America account for Dubai’s top travelers. VisaNet data: Repeat visitors to Dubai spend significantly more than first-time travelers – averaging $890 per trip compared to $540 – underscoring the city’s ability to drive long-term tourism value. UAE, Dubai – Visa today announced an expansion […]
Audi Revolut F1 Team reveals official name, logo and Berlin launch date
Official team name and logo featuring Title Partner Revolut unveiled Audi Revolut F1 Team race livery to be revealed on January 20, 2026 in Berlin Immersive launch inviting fans to experience the Audi Revolut F1 Team race livery Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 15, 2025 – The Audi Revolut F1 Team has unveiled its official name, […]
Ottu collaborates with Mastercard to empower global and regional enterprises to scale effortlessly across the GCC with local payment methods
Expanded access to local and global payment methods across Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman through Mastercard Merchant Cloud Dubai, UAE, December 16, 2025: Ottu, a leading regional fintech, has signed a strategic agreement with Mastercard to drive digital commerce across the GCC. The partnership brings together Mastercard Merchant Cloud with Ottu’s regional expertise to simplify […]
Mastercard and Madari Space to explore opportunities for collaboration
Dubai, UAE: Mastercard signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Madari Space to explore opportunities for collaboration. The initiative aims to assess how such technologies could support future digital infrastructure needs with a focus on security, resilience, and sustainability. As global data volumes surge and terrestrial data centers face physical and environmental challenges, there is growing […]
ADIO Partners with Bain Capital to Launch Fintech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) Cluster
Strategic partnership aims to position Abu Dhabi as a leading hub for global asset management and attract high-growth companies to the region through the new Fintech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster. Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) today announced a strategic partnership with leading global private investment firm, Bain Capital, […]
Emirates NBD Launches UAE’s First Bank-Branded Gold Bar ‘Emirates NBD Gold’
Dubai, UAE: In a landmark move for the UAE’s financial and precious-metal market, Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has unveiled the ‘Emirates NBD Gold’, in presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Emirates NBD Group and senior officials from […]
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Majid Al Futtaim launch the first Sharia-compliant SHARE Covered Cards
Available in “SHARE Visa Infinite” and “SHARE Visa Platinum,” ADIB SHARE Visa Cards will enable cardholders to earn up to 6% back as SHARE Points at more than 5,000 stores across the Majid Al Futtaim destinations, including Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Malls, Carrefour and more. Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a […]
Al Masraf Partners with Commerzbank to strengthen cross-border banking collaboration
Abu Dhabi, UAE – With the growing demand for reliable cross-border banking solution, Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade (Al Masraf) is expanding its global network through a collaboration with Commerzbank AG, one of Germany’s leading financial institutions, aimed at fostering collaboration in areas of global business, treasury, and trade finance. The two banks have […]
Mastercard Partners with Kee Platforms Partner to Offer Embedded Financing for SMEs in Middle East
Dubai, UAE: Mastercard is joining forces with Kee Platforms to provide embedded financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), micro retailers and solo entrepreneurs via Mastercard Merchant Cloud. With the opportunity to scale in the Middle East region, the collaboration will aim to create faster, fairer and more inclusive credit access for financially underserved businesses. Whilst Mastercard […]
Brazil’s DUX reaches FinTech World Cup final
In a national qualifier held at the Arab-Brazilian Chamber, the payment-advance company for creative economy professionals secured a spot in the competition’s final, to be held in the UAE in 2026 during the Dubai FinTech Summit. São Paulo – Brazilian fintech DUX secured a spot in the FinTech World Cup final, to be held in […]
