JAGGAER expands reach in Kuwait and the Middle East through collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS)

JAGGAER expands reach in Kuwait and the Middle East through collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Collaboration underscores leading procurement software company’s regional commitment and expertise Kuwait City, Kuwait, 6 May 2025:  JAGGAER, a leading global provider of procurement and spend management solutions, is collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver enhanced procurement services across Kuwait and the broader Middle East region. This new collaboration marks a significant expansion of […]

BoxCommerce and ruya join forces to revolutionise eCommerce for SMEs in the UAE

BoxCommerce and ruya join forces to revolutionise eCommerce for SMEs in the UAE

Dubai, UAE – In a landmark move to transform the digital landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), BoxCommerce, a leading global eCommerce platform and MasterCard Start Path Partner, has announced a powerful new partnership with ruya. This collaboration brings together banking and eCommerce in a single, integrated toolkit—designed specifically to help everyday SMEs in the […]

Beyond ONE™ Launches FRiENDi Pay in Oman, Transforming Digital Payments for the Sultanate's Residents

Beyond ONE™ Launches FRiENDi Pay in Oman, Transforming Digital Payments for the Sultanate’s Residents

Muscat, Oman: Beyond ONE™, the digital services provider and global tech company, has announced the launch of FRiENDi Pay, a licensed digital mobile wallet service that will transform how people in Oman makes payments and send money internationally. Building on FRiENDi Mobile’s established reputation serving more than 750,000 Oman users, FRiENDi Pay offers a comprehensive financial solution […]

Alfardan Exchange Partners With iPiD to Launch Qatar’s First Real-Time Payee Verification Service

Alfardan Exchange Partners With iPiD to Launch Qatar’s First Real-Time Payee Verification Service

Doha, Qatar – Alfardan Exchange, the trusted and leading name in the field of exchange, financial transfers and precious metals in Qatar, has partnered with iPiD to launch the first real-time beneficiary validation solution in the exchange industry in Qatar. By integrating iPiD Validate, Alfardan Exchange is pioneering a new era of secure, transparent, and […]

Visa and Stripe’s Bridge Partner to launch Stablecoin Card Issuing Product

Visa and Stripe’s Bridge Partner to launch Stablecoin Card Issuing Product

Developers using Bridge can now programmatically issue stablecoin-linked Visa cards in multiple countries through a single API integration. With these new cards, businesses and individuals can spend their stablecoin balance on everyday purchases, anywhere Visa is accepted. SAN FRANCISCO—Visa (NYSE:V), a global leader in digital payments, and Bridge, a leading stablecoin orchestration platform and a […]

The Future is Here: Visa Announces New Era of Commerce Featuring AI

The Future is Here: Visa Announces New Era of Commerce Featuring AI

Global leader brings its trusted brand and powerful network to enable payments with new technologies Launches new innovations and partnerships to drive flexibility, security and acceptance The future of commerce is on display at the Visa Global Product Drop with powerful AI-enabled advancements allowing consumers to find and buy with AI plus the introduction of […]

Emirates and American Express Middle East Sign MOU, extend collaboration to explore New Offerings for SMEs in select countries across the MENA

Emirates and American Express Middle East Sign MOU, extend collaboration to explore New Offerings for SMEs in select countries across the MENA

Dubai, UAE, 30 April 2025: Emirates and American Express Middle East (AEME) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) that intends to expand their collaboration to explore new offerings for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in select countries across the Middle East and North Africa. Together, Emirates and American Express […]

Iraq’s International Smart Card, MENA Fintech Association Partner to Drive Digital Finance Growth

Iraq’s International Smart Card, MENA Fintech Association Partner to Drive Digital Finance Growth

The International Smart Card (ISC), Iraq’s fintech major, joins the MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), a not-for-profit organisation registered with the Abu Dhabi International Financial Centre (ADGM), to support digital finance growth. The new alliance is set to spread financial literacy across the MENA region. The International Smart Card (ISC), also known as Qi Card, was […]

ADCB posts record AED 2.446 Billion Net Profit in Q1 2025

ADCB posts record AED 2.446 Billion Net Profit in Q1 2025

Abu Dhabi, 29 April 2025 – Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (ADCB) today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 (Q1’25). 15th consecutive quarter of growth(2) in profit before tax marked by well-diversified income streams and improved efficiencies amid continued strength in UAE economic fundamentals Key highlights – Q1’25 vs. Q1’24 Profit before […]