Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Astra Tech, the UAE-based consumer technology holding group, has announced the launch of the ‘Send Now, Pay Later’ (SNPL) feature within its Botim Ultra App. This feature enables users to instantly remit up to AED 5,000 to over 200 countries, offering them the flexibility to repay over a period of six […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: SC Ventures, the innovation, FinTech investment, and venture-building arm of Standard Chartered, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, to explore strategic opportunities for collaboration. The collaboration outlines the intent of both parties to jointly […]
Dubai, UAE – 13 May 2025 – Blue Remit Limited, a subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC, one of the fastest-growing digital remittance players, has partnered with Saad Exchange, a leading cross-border remittance provider in the UAE. This strategic alliance aims to expand access to secure, seamless, and compliant cross-border digital payment solutions through […]
In a significant advancement for the UAE’s digital economy, Astra Tech’s flagship platform, Botim, has partnered with Mbank, a leading digital bank in the UAE, to introduce the nation’s first fintech-integrated Jaywan card scheme. The announcement was made during a signing ceremony at the Dubai Fintech Summit, with the presence of Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi, […]
Dubai, UAE: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nasscom, the premier trade association for the technology industry in India, to strengthen cross-border FinTech and technology innovation between the UAE and India. Signed at the Dubai FinTech Summit, the MoU […]
Middle East — In a move set to reshape customer engagement and personalization in the financial services industry, Cobi, a pioneering AI-native platform, has officially announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard, one of the world’s most iconic and trusted financial technology brands. This partnership marks a significant step in bringing ultra-personalized customer experiences to banks, fintechs, […]
Dubai, UAE – MENA InsureLab, the first dedicated InsurTech venture builder and accelerator in the Middle East and North Africa, has officially launched its operations, with its regional headquarters based in Dubai. With a mission to drive real-world innovation in the insurance sector, MENA InsureLab is establishing regional chapters across Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, […]
MUSCAT: In a groundbreaking step toward enhancing accessibility and convenience, BankDhofar has launched its innovative ‘Bank on Wheels’ initiative a fully equipped mobile banking branch that brings financial services directly to customers, wherever they are. This customer-centric service reflects the bank’s commitment to delivering inclusive, personalized, and technologically advanced banking experiences across the Sultanate of Oman. The […]
TOKYO & AMMAN – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd. and Arab Bank plc are delighted to announce the launch of the JCB merchant acquiring operations across Jordan, enabling JCB cardmembers to make payments seamlessly through Arab Bank’s POS terminal network. Mr. Yacoub Matouk, Head of Consumer Banking at […]
Dubai, The United Arab Emirates – Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, today announced its strategic partnerships with LuLu Financial Holdings(“LuluFin”), a leading UAE-based financial services company and Ant Digital Technologies during the Dubai Fintech Summit 2025. These collaborations underscore Alibaba Cloud’s ongoing commitments to supporting the region’s digital transformation by […]