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Riyadh Air Launches Mastercard Payment Cards with Saudi Banks

Riyadh Air Launches Mastercard Payment Cards with Saudi Banks Riyadh Air has introduced RX Pay, a new suite of Riyadh Air-branded Mastercard payment cards issued through leading Saudi banks. The launch marks a further step in the airline’s efforts to expand its loyalty offering beyond air travel and into everyday spending. According to the company, […]

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Jubilee Health Partners bolttech for Embedded Insurance Distribution in East Africa

Jubilee Health Partners with bolttech to Expand Embedded Insurance Distribution in East Africa Jubilee Health Insurance has partnered with global insurtech bolttech to distribute its health insurance products through third-party digital platforms across East Africa, marking a move toward embedded insurance in the region. Under the partnership, East African consumers will be able to access […]

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ADIB Becomes First Bank Globally to Deploy Visa Threat Intelligence Platform

ADIB Becomes First Bank Globally to Deploy Visa Threat Intelligence Platform Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has become the first bank globally to deploy the Visa Threat Intelligence Platform (VTIP), marking a new step in the use of cybersecurity and payment intelligence to strengthen fraud prevention in banking. The bank also co-designed the platform’s initial […]

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Al Etihad Payments and Mastercard Launch Jaywan Co-Branded Credit Card

Al Etihad Payments and Mastercard Launch Jaywan Co-Branded Credit Card in the UAE Al Etihad Payments has partnered with Mastercard to launch co-badged Jaywan credit cards in the UAE, in a move designed to expand card payment capabilities and support the country’s domestic payments infrastructure. The agreement also includes the establishment of a dedicated Mastercard […]

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Designing a Secure, Scalable Payment Gateway Backend for Modern Fintech Platforms

In today’s digital economy, payment gateways are the nervous system of any fintech infrastructure. They bridge customers, merchants, banks, and card networks, translating consumer intent into secure, auditable transactions. For fintechs and financial institutions, the backend that powers a payment gateway is not just a feature—it’s a competitive differentiator. From reliability during peak shopping seasons […]

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Understanding Payment Gateway APIs: The Backbone of Modern Digital Transactions

In today’s fast-paced digital economy, seamless and secure payment processing has become a critical element for businesses operating online. Whether you run an e-commerce store, a fintech platform, or a mobile app offering transactional capabilities, integrating the right payment solution can define the success of your business. At the heart of these payment solutions lies […]

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Designing a Resilient Payment Gateway Infrastructure for Banks and Fintechs

In the digital economy, payment gateway infrastructure is the nervous system that powers every card swipe, wallet transfer, and instant payment. For banks, fintechs, and large merchants, the promise of faster payments, stronger security, and seamless customer experiences hinges on a well-architected foundation. This article dives into what a payment gateway infrastructure looks like, how […]

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Mastering Payment Gateway Merchant Management: Strategies for Seamless Transaction Operations

In today’s dynamic digital economy, the backbone of any successful e-commerce or fintech business is an efficient and reliable payment gateway merchant management system. As organizations strive to deliver smooth, secure, and instant payment experiences, understanding the nuances of managing these gateways becomes increasingly important. Payment gateways act as the pivotal technology intermediaries, facilitating online […]

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Building a Scalable and Secure Payment Gateway Architecture for FinTech Platforms

In the rapidly evolving world of digital commerce, a payment gateway is more than a conduit for transferring money. It is the heartbeat of a financial ecosystem that must be fast, reliable, and secure while supporting a heterogeneous mix of payment methods, networks, and compliance requirements. For fintechs, banks, and merchants, a well-architected gateway is […]

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Fina Secures US$75M Facility to Expand SME Financing in Saudi Arabia

Fina Secures US$75 Million Facility to Scale SME Financing in Saudi Arabia Saudi embedded finance platform Fina has obtained a US$75 million Shariah-compliant facility from London-based investment manager Fasanara Capital, in a move designed to expand working capital financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Saudi Arabia. The facility is intended to support embedded […]

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