Vodacom Tanzania Links with Thunes for Real-Time Payments to Uganda and China
Vodacom Tanzania Partners with Thunes to Expand Real-Time Cross-Border Payments to Uganda and China Vodacom Tanzania has partnered with Thunes to enable real-time cross-border payments through the operator’s M-Pesa Global Payment solution, allowing customers in Tanzania to pay merchants in Uganda and China directly from their mobile phones. The integration is designed to address long-standing […]
Read MoreGeidea and UnionPay Roll Out Dual-Card Routing Upgrade in MEA
Geidea and UnionPay Launch Dual-Card Routing Upgrade Across MEA Geidea, a fintech and payments technology provider, has introduced a dual-card routing capability in partnership with UnionPay International, aiming to improve payment flexibility and transaction reliability for UnionPay cardholders across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The new feature is designed to route eligible transactions across […]
Read MoreCapital Group to Open First Middle East Office in Abu Dhabi
Capital Group to Open First Middle East Office in Abu Dhabi US-based Capital Group, one of the world’s largest active investment managers, has announced plans to establish its first office in the Middle East in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The firm expects the office to open later this year, subject to regulatory approval. The […]
Read MoreSarwa Hits US$1 Billion AUM Milestone as Retail Investing Grows in UAE
Sarwa Surpasses US$1 Billion in Assets Under Management as UAE Retail Investing Expands Abu Dhabi-based wealthtech platform Sarwa has crossed US$1 billion in client assets under management (AUM), becoming the first UAE homegrown fintech company to reach the milestone. The achievement comes amid continued growth in retail investing across the UAE and the wider Gulf […]
Read Morebotim money Expands Mastercard Deal as UAE Moves Toward Cashless Economy
botim money expands Mastercard partnership as UAE advances toward cashless payments botim money has broadened its collaboration with Mastercard as the digital payments provider enters the next phase of its card issuance programme in the United Arab Emirates. The expansion is intended to support a more digital-first payments experience and strengthen the platform’s long-term development […]
Read MoreUAE Enables Tourists to Open Bank Accounts Instantly on Arrival
UAE Lets Tourists Open Bank Accounts Instantly on Arrival The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), in collaboration with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), has launched a digital bank account opening service for tourists under the Tourist Identity initiative. The new service allows […]
Read MoreSaudi Fintech barq Unlocks Global QR Payments with Alipay+
Saudi Fintech barq Expands Global QR Payments Through Alipay+ Saudi fintech company barq has launched outbound cross-border QR payments through a new partnership with Alipay+, the unified wallet gateway operated by Ant International. The collaboration enables barq users to make payments abroad by scanning QR codes at merchants that accept Alipay+. According to the announcement, […]
Read MoreTelr Rolls Out Google Pay for Merchants Across Its Platform
Telr Adds Google Pay for Merchants Across Its Platform Telr has rolled out Google Pay across its regional payment platform, giving merchants access to an additional digital checkout option. The integration is designed to make online transactions faster and more convenient for customers while reducing friction during the payment process. With Google Pay, customers can […]
Read MoreRipple Opens New Middle East Headquarters in Dubai
Ripple Opens New Middle East Headquarters in Dubai Ripple has expanded its presence in the United Arab Emirates with a new Middle East and Africa regional headquarters at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), as the blockchain payments company seeks to scale its regulated payments and custody services across the region. The new office is […]
Read MoreRain Acquires Saudi Media Firm to Expand Crypto Access in MENA
Rain Acquires Saudi Media Firm Digital Ma’arefa to Support MENA Expansion Crypto exchange Rain has acquired Saudi financial media platform Digital Ma’arefa as part of its broader strategy to expand cryptocurrency access across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), according to the company. Digital Ma’arefa is the publisher of The Finance Memo, Crypto Memo, […]
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