HyperPay, a leading digital payment solutions provider, launched HyperTap, a secure Tap on Phone payment solution designed to transform the way UAE businesses receive payments. By allowing smartphones to serve as contactless point-of-sale (POS) terminals without the need for additional hardware, HyperTap offers seamless, cost-effective, and efficient transaction experiences for both customers and merchants. HyperTap […]
RemotePass and Wafeq partner to automate Payroll and Accounting for UAE & KSA businesses
Dubai – RemotePass, a UAE-based global payroll platform, and Wafeq, a UAE-based accounting software provider, have partnered to fully automate payroll accounting for businesses in the UAE and KSA. This integration seamlessly syncs payroll and financial data from RemotePass to Wafeq’s accounting system in real-time, eliminating manual entry, reducing errors, and ensuring compliance. The two-way native […]
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Abu Dhabi: Ra’idah Initiative Launched
Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council has established a cooperation agreement with Publicis Groupe Middle East to unveil a new initiative, “Ra’idah,” which is specifically focused on empowering women entrepreneurs in Abu Dhabi. Ra’idah is a year-long program specifically crafted to accelerate the success of women entrepreneurs by providing them with essential skills and tools, especially in digital […]
London’s Verto Secures Key Regulatory Approvals in UAE, US, and Africa to Expand Global Payment Solutions
Verto has secured key regulatory approvals in the UAE, the US (Wyoming, Delaware, Illinois), South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria. These licenses granted by the DFSA (UAE), individual US state regulators, and African financial authorities strengthen Verto’s ability to provide regulated money transfer services, foreign exchange, and local account solutions for businesses operating in these markets. […]
Standard Chartered Expands “Futuremakers Women in tech program” Across Africa, Middle East, and Pakistan
Africa, Middle East, Pakistan – Standard Chartered today announced a partnership with Village Capital to continue and expand its Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator across Africa, the Middle East, and Pakistan. Part of Futuremakers by Standard Chartered (Futuremakers), the Bank’s global youth economic empowerment initiative for disadvantaged young people, and with funding from the Standard Chartered Foundation. Futuremakers […]
UAE-based Taranis Capital Secures DFSA Licence, Appoints Dr Bijna Kotak Dasani as CIO
Dubai, UAE: Taranis Capital Ltd, an ethical, fintech-focused investment company, has secured a licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of financial services within Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This milestone significantly strengthens the firm’s ability to expand its operations and deliver innovative financial solutions with confidence and integrity. At the same […]
Worldwide CashExpress unveils its new Identity as Blue Remit
Dubai, UAE – Worldwide Cash Express, a leading Money Transfer Operator and subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC (DFM: ALANSARI), one of the leading integrated financial services groups in the UAE, is proud to announce its rebranding to Blue Remit. This strategic rebrand further strengthens the company’s position as a trusted and innovative global remittance provider, […]
Checkout.com teams up with Mastercard Move to transform Money Transfers in the UAE
Dubai, UAE: Building on their previous collaboration, Checkout.com and Mastercard will join forces to facilitate seamless money transfers for individuals and businesses in the UAE. Leveraging Mastercard Move’s money movement solutions, Checkout.com will enable its customers to send funds directly to Mastercard cards in a fast, convenient, and secure way. The collaboration will facilitate a wide range […]
Qatar-based AI-Powered Healthcare Lillia Secures USD 1.7M Grant from Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council
Lillia, an AI startup transforming chronic care for a healthier world, today introduced its platform to empower individuals living with diabetes and related chronic conditions to live fulfilling lives. Lillia’s clinically proven, AI-powered platform enables healthcare providers, insurers, corporations and public sector entities to manage chronic diseases effectively. “Diabetes and related chronic conditions are the […]
Qatar Financial Center Cuts Application Fee By 90% To Simplify Business Set Up in Qatar
Qatar has imposed a 90% reduction on business set-up fees for entities looking to operate at the country’s financial hub, as part of efforts to lower entry barriers for entrepreneurs. The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) confirmed on Monday that the application fee for licensing an entity on its platform has been dropped from $5,000 to […]
