Collaboration brings real-time visibility, enhanced security, and data-driven operations to fleets as MENA businesses accelerate digital transformation Dubai, UAE: Mastercard has partnered with Fuelin, an Egypt-based fleet-tech innovator, to digitize how businesses across MENA manage payments for fuel. The collaboration integrates Fuelin’s real-time controls and analytics with Mastercard’s secure, globally accepted network, driving the mobility sector’s […]
UAE digital lender Zand plans expansion into Gulf and Africa within three years, CEO says
Source: The National Zand Bank, the first digital corporate lender in the UAE, is planning to expand to other markets in the Gulf and Africa within the next three years to boost growth and diversify its product offerings, its chief executive has said. The digital lender, which is in its fourth year of operation, has already […]
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 […]
Audi Revolut F1 Team reveals official name, logo and Berlin launch date
Official team name and logo featuring Title Partner Revolut unveiled Audi Revolut F1 Team race livery to be revealed on January 20, 2026 in Berlin Immersive launch inviting fans to experience the Audi Revolut F1 Team race livery Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 15, 2025 – The Audi Revolut F1 Team has unveiled its official name, […]
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
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 […]
BankDhofar receives Citibank’s 2025 ‘Straight-Through-Processing’ Excellence Award for USD payments
MUSCAT: BankDhofar has been awarded the prestigious Straight-Through-Processing (STP) Excellence Award for 2025 by Citibank, in recognition of its exceptional performance in the automated, error-free processing of US Dollar payments. The award marks a significant milestone in the bank’s continuous drive toward operational excellence, customer trust, and technological advancement. The Citibank STP Award is presented annually […]
DIFC Surpasses 100 Hedge Fund Managers, Cementing Position as a Top Five Global Hub
New arrival Oak Hill Advisors with USD 108bn in assets under management, along with AIP and Varenne, take the Centre over the 100-manager milestone and join industry stalwarts such as BlackRock and Millennium in choosing DIFC Number of hedge fund managers has more than doubled since the start of 2024, with 81 being ‘billion-dollar club’ […]
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, […]
Emirates NBD Launches UAE’s First Bank-Branded Gold Bar ‘Emirates NBD Gold’
Dubai, UAE: In a landmark move for the UAE’s financial and precious-metal market, Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has unveiled the ‘Emirates NBD Gold’, in presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Emirates NBD Group and senior officials from […]