The Ajman Transport Authority, in collaboration with BPC, a global leader in payment solutions, has announced the launch of an open-loop and contactless payment system in public transport buses. Powered by BPC’s O-CITY platform, this system is a next-generation solution for fare collection in the transport sector and smart cities. Through this initiative, the Authority […]
Dubai, UAE – In a landmark move to accelerate the growth of startups, Ignyte has announced a strategic partnership with PayPal, one of the world’s leading fintech innovators. This collaboration aims to empower entrepreneurs across the UAE and the wider region by enabling seamless cross-border payments and fostering global business operations from day one. The partnership aligns with the Dubai […]
The product averaged 60 million real-time optimizations each day in 2024, increasing merchant acceptance rates by an average of 3.8%. Enterprise brands including Vinted, Papa Johns, and Delivery Hero are among those benefiting. MIDDLE EAST: Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments company, has announced that its Intelligent Acceptance product, an AI-powered engine designed to help enterprise […]
UAE, Dubai – Tap. Pay. Done. This simple, secure, and increasingly mobile action has transformed the shopping experience and unlocked opportunities for small businesses worldwide. Today, Visa announced that Tap to Phone has experienced a 200% increase over the past year, supporting millions of sellers of all sizes. In the UAE, adoption rates have also surged, […]
Muscat, Oman – March 20, 2025 – Amwal Pay, a leading provider of digital payment solutions, has announced the expansion of its services in Oman with the introduction of an integrated and advanced online payment gateway, designed to enhance the digital payments ecosystem and provide businesses with a seamless, fast, and secure payment experience. With a […]
Amman, Jordan: Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, has announced that cardholders in Jordan can add their Visa cards to Google Wallet. Starting today, Visa cardholders of Arab Bank, InvestBank and Al Rajhi Banking and Investment Corporation (Al Rajhi Bank Jordan) can add their Visa cards to their Google Wallet on Android and […]
Doha, Qatar: Doha Bank and Ooredoo Money, provided by Ooredoo Fintech – a subsidiary of Ooredoo- have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a variety of initiatives aimed at promoting the fintech landscape in Qatar through Ooredoo Money. This strategic partnership was announced during the prestigious Web Summit Qatar 2025. The MoU […]
Dubai, UAE: Mastercard and LikeCard, one of the leading platforms of ecommerce prepaid cards in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, have partnered to launch an innovative family banking solution designed to enhance financial literacy and responsible spending. The platform empowers parents and children with a seamless and secure digital banking experience, helping families […]
Shanghai, China – March 11, 2025 – Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), which operates the UAE’s national card switch (UAESWITCH) and manages domestic card scheme “Jaywan”, and UnionPay International (UPI), a global leader in payment solutions, have signed a strategic agreement to […]
Dubai, UAE: Careem Pay, the payments platform within the Careem app, expands its remittance service to Egypt, allowing UAE residents to send money directly to bank accounts in Egypt quickly and at competitive rates. Careem Pay facilitates money transfers to some of the largest remittance corridors in the world, including India, Pakistan, the UK, Europe, and […]