Stake Launches Pay to Card With Checkout.com to Democratise Access to Real Estate Investment

Stake Launches Pay to Card With Checkout.com to Democratise Access to Real Estate Investment

Dubai, UAE: Stake, one of the leading digital and global real estate investment platforms, has launched Pay to Card, a breakthrough withdrawal feature powered by global digital payments company, Checkout.com. The new solution enables investors to receive their dividends and returns directly to their bank cards, often in just minutes, marking a major step forward […]

Taaleem to acquire Kids First Group a leading GCC early-learning education provider

Taaleem to acquire Kids First Group a leading GCC early-learning education provider

KFG operates a portfolio of highly reputed brands including Redwood Montessori Nursery, Odyssey Nursery, Willow Children’s Nursery, Ladybird and Children’s Oasis offering four different curricula through 34 nurseries in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha catering to more than 5,000 students, with potential for further growth across the portfolio. This transaction is in line with Taaleem’s […]

Qi and U.S based K2 Integrity join forces to align Iraq’s financial sector with global standards

Qi and U.S based K2 Integrity join forces to align Iraq’s financial sector with global standards

K2 Integrity will further use Qi’s UAE back office as an innovation incubator and sandbox for new Qi products and services. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – In a strategic move to strengthen financial compliance standards across its operations, Qi, also known as International Smart Card, has signed a landmark partnership with K2 Integrity, a global compliance […]

Jingle Pay collaborates with Western Union to power cross-border money transfers

Jingle Pay collaborates with Western Union to power cross-border money transfers

DUBAI, UAE- Jingle Pay, a leading digital financial services platform in the Middle East & South Asia, today announced a significant collaboration partnership with Western Union, to enable delivery of international money transfers (remittances) from select markets. Under this agreement, Jingle Pay will serve as a key partner for Western Union, providing support to the flow […]

Emirates NBD expands its near real-time cross-border payment network to over 40 countries worldwide

Emirates NBD Becomes First MENA Bank to Commit to WELL at Scale with International WELL Building Institute

Certifications within WELL at scale Programme enable the bank to measure performance, taking actions in areas impacting ESG and health Emirates NBD Group is already recognised as top organisation across both commercial and retail in MENA for LEED Platinum Dubai, UAE: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye […]

African remittance startup LemFi Acquires UK-based Pillar to Launch Credit Cards for Immigrants

African remittance startup LemFi Acquires UK-based Pillar to Launch Credit Cards for Immigrants

LemFi, an international payment services startup based in London, has acquired Pillar, a UK-based fintech focused on credit access for immigrants, in a strategic move that will transform financial services for immigrants. This acquisition paves the way for LemFi to launch specialised credit cards designed especially for immigrant communities, addressing one of their most persistent […]

Ottu and Mangati Partners to drive Embedded Payments in the UAE

Ottu and Mangati Partners to drive Embedded Payments in the UAE

UAE – June 16, 2025 — In a strategic move set to accelerate digital transformation in the UAE’s payments landscape, Ottu, a leading payment orchestration platform, has announced a partnership with Magnati, the region’s premier payments and technology company. The collaboration aims to scale embedded payment capabilities and deliver a seamless, unified experience to businesses […]

Mastercard and EGBANK collaborate to expand digital payments and premium offerings

Mastercard and EGBANK collaborate to expand digital payments and premium offerings

Cairo, Egypt – EGBANK has joined forces with Mastercard to drive financial accessibility, expand digital payment adoption and introduce affluent new segments to the bank’s card portfolio. The collaboration aims to strengthen EGBANK’s strategy and reinforces its commitment to delivering convenient, seamless and secured payment experience. Mastercard will support EGBANK in developing its portfolio of debit, credit, […]

Playbook partners with FinBursa to targets investment gaps for women in the GCC region and beyond

Playbook partners with FinBursa to targets investment gaps for women in the GCC region and beyond

Playbook, the global learning and networking platform advancing the careers of women executives, has entered a strategic partnership with FinBursa, a global digital investment and fundraising platform focused on connecting capital seekers with qualified and sophisticated investors across private markets. This partnership is designed to close the information and access gap for women in investing […]

Areej Obiedat Named Founding Community Leader for MENA Consultant Club

Areej Obiedat Named Founding Community Leader for MENA Consultant Club

Areej Obiedat, a renowned expert in banking innovation, has been selected as one of the Founding Community Leaders for the MENA Consultant Club, an exclusive network bringing together 100 of the region’s most accomplished consultants. This appointment marks a significant milestone in her ongoing efforts to drive digital transformation and foster strategic growth within the […]