Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has launched a fully digital salary payment service for employers across the UAE through an integration with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), enabled via Al Etihad Payments (AEP). Reaffirming the bank’s commitment to supporting UAE-based businesses, this initiative enables Mashreq’s business banking customers to […]
Islamabad, Pakistan – Export-Import Bank of Pakistan (Pak EXIM) onboarded AutoSoft Dynamics for the implementation of a modern next-gen Core Banking System, designed to support Pak EXIM evolving operational, regulatory, and business requirements. The engagement marks the beginning of a landmark digital transformation journey to strengthen Pakistan’s export-finance ecosystem through modern, Shariah-compliant banking technology. The […]
Muscat, Oman: Oman’s banking sector maintained strong growth momentum during the first half of 2026, with total outstanding credit rising 12.3% year-on-year to RO38.2 billion by the end of June, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Oman (CBO). Banking sector deposits also recorded double-digit growth, increasing 13% year-on-year to RO37.3 billion, […]
Solutions tailored to meet businesses’ diverse banking needs through four packages: Basic, Bronze, Silver and Gold Dedicated support for SMEs through a team of relationship managers with strong sector expertise National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) continues to reinforce its leadership in business banking by delivering an integrated suite of banking and financing solutions specifically designed […]
Doha, Qatar: In line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy and the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030, Qatar’s Himyan National Payment Scheme and Qatar Central Bank announced on Sunday its collaboration with Samsung Gulf Electronics to integrate Himyan, Qatar’s national payment scheme, into Samsung Wallet, enabling eligible cardholders to make fast, secure and contactless payments […]
90% LTV transaction completed ahead of international relocation and the start of a new six-year Premier League contract London, UK, Henry Dannell Private Clients has structured a £5.22 million mortgage at 90% loan-to-value (LTV) for an international professional footballer relocating to the UK to join an English Premier League club ahead of the 2026/27 season. […]
Manama: BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions services, announced the successful completion of the integration between Bahrain Credit Reference Bureau (BCRB) and the Oman Credit and Financial Information Centre “Mala’a“, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of the GCC Credit Bureau Service and strengthening access to cross-border […]
Marriott Bonvoy ADIB Visa Infinite and Signature Cards offer up to 200,000 welcome Marriott Bonvoy points and exclusive membership tier upgrades. Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel programme, and Visa announce the launch of two co-branded cards in the United Arab Emirates – the […]
Dubai, UAE — Dubai’s Department of Finance (DOF) and Digital Dubai (DDA) have announced the activation of Jaywan, the UAE’s national payment network, on the DubaiPay platform, expanding digital payment options and supporting the implementation of the Dubai Cashless Strategy. The activation follows the successful completion of operational testing by DDA, confirming DubaiPay’s readiness to […]
Visa tests first live international transaction in Syria in cooperation with Fransabank Lebanon and Paymera Damascus, Syria, 27 August 2026 – Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, announced they have tested the first live international transaction in Syria, marking an important milestone in supporting the country’s financial services sector. Working with Fransabank Lebanon as […]