UAE’s O Gold and Mawarid Finance partners to launch region’s first Shariah-compliant gold-backed prepaid card

UAE’s O Gold and Mawarid Finance partners to launch region’s first Shariah-compliant gold-backed prepaid card

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – In a landmark move for ethical finance and fintech advancement, O Gold, the UAE’s leading digital gold investment platform, has partnered with Mawarid Finance, a premier UAE-based Shariah-compliant financial institution established in 2006, to jointly develop and launch the region’s first Shariah-compliant prepaid card backed by physical gold. Founded to democratize […]

Salik and ENOC partners to introduce smart seamless payment solutions at service stations

Salik and ENOC partners to introduce smart seamless payment solutions at service stations

Dubai, UAE: Salik Company PJSC (Salik), the exclusive toll gate operator of the Emirate of Dubai, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, to develop smart and seamless payment solutions that enhance the customer experience at ENOC service stations. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]

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 […]

Al Ansari Exchange and Visa Extend Strategic Partnership, Accelerating the Future of Digital Payments

Al Ansari Exchange and Visa Extend Strategic Partnership, Accelerating the Future of Digital Payments

Dubai, UAE – 22 April 2025: Al Ansari Exchange, the leading remittance and foreign exchange service provider in the UAE and a subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services, today announced the extension of its strategic partnership with Visa, a global leader in digital payments. This agreement represents the continuation of a robust and enduring collaboration, […]

Capital Bank and Falcons Soft partners to expand Electronic Payments in Jordan

Capital Bank and Falcons Soft partners to expand Electronic Payments in Jordan

Capital Bank has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Falcons Soft, a leading provider of IT solutions, to expand the reach of electronic point-of-sale (POS) systems across Jordan and offer advanced e-payment services to a wider network of merchants. Through this agreement, Falcons Soft will be able to offer electronic payment acceptance and POS services […]

Qatar Central Bank Launches ‘Multiple Wallets per Mobile Number’ Feature to Enhance Mobile Payments

Qatar Central Bank Launches ‘Multiple Wallets per Mobile Number’ Feature to Enhance Mobile Payments

DOHA: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has announced the provision of the ‘Multiple Wallets per Mobile Number’ feature in Qatar Mobile Payment (QMP) system. In line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy and as part of Qatar Central Bank’s ongoing efforts to enhance the mobile payment services in the country, QCB has announced the ‘Multiple Wallets […]

PayPal Partner with TerraPay to Expand Access to Cross-Border Payments across Middle East and Africa

PayPal Partner with TerraPay to Expand Access to Cross-Border Payments across Middle East and Africa

PayPal, a global digital payments and commerce platform, today announced a strategic partnership with TerraPay, a leading global money movement company, to enable real-time fund transfers for PayPal customers across the Middle East and Africa. This partnership aims to drive economic growth by making cross-border transactions faster, easy to use and more accessible by connecting […]

Checkout.com gears up to become the First Global Digital PSP to launch card issuing in the UAE

Checkout.com gears up to become the First Global Digital PSP to launch card issuing in the UAE

LONDON AND ABU DHABI — Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments company, today announced its intention to expand its card issuing capabilities in the UAE, marking a first-of-its-kind investment by a global digital payment service provider in the region. Checkout.com aims to roll out domestic card issuance in the region in 2026, pending regulatory approval. This […]

NBK Partners with Harrods and Visa to Launch Exclusive Co-Branded Card for Kuwaiti Customers

NBK Partners with Harrods and Visa to Launch Exclusive Co-Branded Card for Kuwaiti Customers

Al-Othman: We are dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience that extends beyond banking, catering to every detail of our customers’ lifestyles Our partnership with Harrods, following our collaboration with Alshaya Group, sets the tone for a milestone year in 2025 Leveraging our extensive expertise, we anticipate customer needs and continuously strive to exceed their expectations Ward: The […]