Doha, Qatar — Ooredoo Fintech, the financial arm of Ooredoo Qatar, has announced a strategic partnership with global payments leader PayPal. This groundbreaking collaboration enables Ooredoo Money users in Qatar to seamlessly transfer funds between their wallets and PayPal accounts, while unlocking access to PayPal’s global commerce capabilities. This partnership is the first of its […]
Dubai, UAE: Emirates NBD, one of the leading banking groups in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye) region, has partnered with Mastercard to launch the Emirates NBD Wholesale Travel Solution, a cutting-edge virtual card-based B2B payment product tailored for travel agencies. This new collaboration builds on a longstanding partnership between the two companies, […]
Dubai, UAE: In a move set to enhance digital payment capabilities across the UAE, Mastercard and Network International, a leading digital commerce enabler in the Middle East and Africa, have expanded their strategic partnership to offer fast, near real-time digital payments. This collaboration leverages Mastercard’s Move platform, a robust suite of money movement solutions, to […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12 November 2024 – Mastercard has joined forces with Tap Payments, a leading payment technology provider in the Middle East and North Africa, to introduce the world’s first ‘Click to Pay with Payment Passkey’ service. This innovative solution promises to enhance the security and convenience of online shopping by eliminating the […]
Dubai, UAE – Al Ansari Exchange, the UAE’s largest remittance and foreign exchange provider and a subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC, has announced a strategic partnership with MEX Global Financial Services LLC, a part of the globally renowned MultiBank Group. This alliance will enable customers to conduct deposits and withdrawals for their trading […]
November 7, 2024 – In a strategic move to drive financial inclusion and streamline cross-border payment solutions across the African continent, Thunes has announced a partnership with Ecobank, a leading pan-African financial institution. This collaboration aims to build secure, efficient digital payment pathways for millions of individuals and businesses throughout Africa, connecting them with global […]
Dubai, UAE — du, a leading telecom and digital services provider in the UAE, has announced the launch of “Ultimate Plans,” an innovative suite of digital solutions developed to enhance productivity, bolster digital presence, and strengthen security for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This new offering, in collaboration with Microsoft, integrates advanced productivity and security […]
Dubai, UAE – Zywa, a digital money management app tailored for students aged 6 to 25, has announced a landmark partnership with Shukran, one of the MENA region’s largest retail loyalty programs. This collaboration aims to enrich the financial and lifestyle experience of Gen Z and their families by integrating Zywa’s innovative platform with Shukran’s […]
November 7, 2024 | Dubai, UAE – In a groundbreaking public-private partnership, Mastercard and the Arab Regional Payment System, Buna, are collaborating to transform cross-border payments into and out of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This alliance aims to simplify and expedite cross-border transactions, offering faster, more affordable, and transparent payment solutions […]
November 6, 2024 – Tencent has announced a strategic partnership with Visa to bring its palm recognition technology to international markets, with an initial rollout in Singapore. The service, called “Pay by Palm,” enables Visa cardholders from participating banks—including DBS, OCBC, and UOB—to make secure, contactless payments by scanning their palms. The pilot launch was […]