Visa expands global travel program with Dubai launch, offering curated experiences for cardholders

Visa expands global travel program with Dubai launch, offering curated experiences for cardholders

​​​​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 […]

Ottu collaborates with Mastercard to empower global and regional enterprises to scale effortlessly across the GCC with local payment methods

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

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

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, […]

Al Masraf Partners with Commerzbank to strengthen cross-border banking collaboration

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

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

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 […]