OSON receives DFSA In-principle approval to establish operations in the UAE

OSON receives DFSA In-principle approval to establish operations in the UAE

Dubai: OSON, one of Central Asia’s leading fintech ecosystems, has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to establish operations within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) — marking a major milestone in its global growth strategy and expansion into the MENA region. Founded in Uzbekistan more than eight years ago, OSON […]

United Arab Bank Issued Its First Jaywan Card in Collaboration with Network International, IDEMIA Secure Transactions and Al Etihad Payments

United Arab Bank Issued Its First Jaywan Card in Collaboration with Network International, IDEMIA Secure Transactions and Al Etihad Payments

United Arab Emirates : United Arab Bank (UAB) is pleased to announce the successful issuance of the UAB Jaywan Prepaid Card, developed in collaboration with Network International, IDEMIA Secure Transactions, and Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE and the official operator of Jaywan, the UAE’s national card scheme. […]

Mastercard introduces first-ever Threat Intelligence Solution to combat payment fraud at scale

Mastercard introduces first-ever Threat Intelligence Solution to combat payment fraud at scale

Dubai, UAE – Mastercard announced Mastercard Threat Intelligence, the first threat intelligence offering applied to payments at scale. The solution brings together Mastercard’s fraud insights and global network visibility with curated cyber threat intelligence from Recorded Future’s platform to help payment fraud and merchant compliance teams at issuing and acquiring banks proactively detect, prevent and respond to cyber-enabled fraud. Fraud […]

FindYourCard Launches to Simplify Credit Card Discovery in the UAE

FindYourCard Launches to Simplify Credit Card Discovery in the UAE

UAE-based fintech platform, FindYourCard, has officially launched to make choosing the right credit card faster, simpler, and completely hassle-free. With a clean, modern interface and a short, intuitive 4-question quiz, FindYourCard helps users find their ideal credit card from 150+ options across 15+ UAE banks — comparing rewards, cashback, miles, and lifestyle benefits in just […]

Dubai Islamic Bank Partners with Finshape to Advance Shariah-Compliant Digital Banking in the UAE

Dubai Islamic Bank Partners with Finshape to Advance Shariah-Compliant Digital Banking in the UAE

Dubai, UAE – Finshape, a leading company specializing in digital banking solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with DIB, the world’s first Islamic bank and the largest in the UAE.  With this collaboration, DIB aims to elevate its digital capabilities and strengthen customer engagement, setting new benchmarks for the future of fully Shariah-compliant digital banking. A […]

Amazon now delivering across the UAE in 15 minutes with Amazon Now, plus thousands more items available within two hours

Amazon now delivering across the UAE in 15 minutes with Amazon Now, plus thousands more items available within two hours

Amazon Now delivers essentials in 15 minutes across UAE neighborhoods via micro fulfillment centers. Prime members get free Amazon Now delivery on orders above AED 25. New 2-hour delivery service covers thousands of products from over 30 categories on Amazon.ae. Amazon today announced the expansion of its fastest delivery service to date, Amazon Now, delivering […]

ADGM’s Numou launches ‘Procurement Financing’ initiative to enhance SME funding access

ADGM’s Numou launches ‘Procurement Financing’ initiative to enhance SME funding access

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Numou, a subsidiary of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, has announced the launch of Procurement Financing, a flagship initiative that enables SMEs with government or corporate contracts to seamlessly access funding. The new solution links guaranteed contract demand with accessible financing, bridging government procurement opportunities with lender support via Numou’s […]

Invest Bank delivers AED 102mln profit before tax for 9M-2025

Invest Bank Secures Islamic Banking Window License from the Central Bank of the UAE

​​​​​Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: Invest Bank is proud to announce that it has obtained an Islamic banking window license from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This milestone marks a significant moment in the bank’s transformational journey, opening opportunities to expand its range of products and services to include best-in-class Sharia-compliant financial solutions […]

UAE fintech Giant Qashio acquires Sanad Cash to accelerate Saudi expansion

UAE fintech Giant Qashio acquires Sanad Cash to accelerate Saudi expansion

This landmark deal marks a major leap in Qashio’s growth into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and reinforces its long-term commitment to the region. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Qashio, the UAE’s leading corporate spend management platform, today announced its acquisition of Sanad Cash, one of Saudi’s first and most established expense management solutions. This […]

Saudi fintech Tamara secures Central Bank of the UAE approval, deepening commitment to the UAE market

Saudi fintech Tamara secures Central Bank of the UAE approval, deepening commitment to the UAE market

Tamara Achieved Full Regulatory Approval in the UAE. Directly Supporting UAE Vision 2031 Goals. Pioneering Fintech Innovation Across the UAE. Dubai, UAE, 20th October 2025: Tamara has officially received a restricted finance license from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). As a leading Fintech platform in the UAE, Tamara has cemented its position as a […]