Goal is to expand access for merchants and marketplaces, simplifying cross-border payments with faster, more transparent settlement. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – 4 October 2025: DP World has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with global commerce platform PayPal to collaborate on a first-of-its-kind digital payments initiative designed to simplify and speed-up cross-border trade. The agreement, […]
Dubai Cashless strategy aims to make more than 90% of all transactions digital by 2026 Dubai, UAE: Emirates and flydubai have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Dubai Finance (DOF) to advance digital payment initiatives and promote ‘Dubai Cashless Strategy’ among international tourists, cementing the city’s position as a global digital economy hub. With over […]
LONDON & DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Tribe Payments, the innovative payments fintech specialising in issuer and acquirer processing, announces the opening of its Dubai office. The move comes as part of Tribe’s ongoing strategic expansion into the Middle East region as it continues to empower banks, fintechs, and acquirers across Europe, Asia, and beyond. Founded in […]
Kuwait: As part of its vision to provide innovative solutions that serve all segments of society, and in a first-of-its-kind initiative in Kuwait, Warba Bank launched “SiDi Easy Finance”, a digital easy financing solution designed exclusively for residents under Article 20 )domestic workers(. The service offers financing in three tiers of KD 100, KD 200 or KD […]
Customers can earn up to 6% back with no earning limits, alongside special offers, and exclusive lifestyle benefits through the Amazon Emirates Islamic Mastercard Credit Card Collaboration brings together Amazon’s online retail leadership, Mastercard’s digital payment innovation, and Emirates Islamic’s banking expertise to meet evolving lifestyle needs of customers in the UAE Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Emirates […]
Rabat, Morocco – September 30, 2025 – In a decisive step toward building one of Africa’s most advanced digital economies, the Kingdom of Morocco announced on Monday September 29th a strategic partnership between the Ministry of Industry and Trade and z.systems, a fast-growing retail-technology platform that is transforming how goods move from brands to small […]
Program supports startups to scale solutions that drive simple, smart and secure digital experiences for small businesses globally. ABHI, a neobank of the future that is revolutionizing access to earned wages and SME financing in emerging markets, has been selected as one of the eight startups worldwide to join Mastercard Start Path’s Small Business program. […]
Dubai, UAE – The way businesses fund cross-border payments is about to get faster, smarter and more flexible. Today, Visa announced it will launch a stablecoin prefunding pilot through Visa Direct, its global money movement platform that connects 11B eligible cards, bank accounts, and wallets. This capability gives businesses a new way to move money globally – […]
As the UAE and GCC continue to strengthen their position as global hubs for fintech, crypto, AI, and digital innovation, the demand for robust regulatory compliance and cybersecurity solutions has never been greater. At the forefront of this transformation is SecureVisa Group, founded by Mr. Amir A. Kolahzadeh. SecureVisa Group specializes in navigating complex multi-regulator […]
This prestigious recognition highlights the success of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in consolidating the emirate’s status as the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. Dubai has been ranked among the world’s top four cities for FinTech in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), released today. This prestigious […]