In its 51 years of existence, the UAE has emerged as a regional superpower. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...
Having pioneered one of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s first FinTech regulatory sandboxes, the Gulf state of Bahrain has recently moved to introduce a similar initiative for the telecommunications sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
As it did in many countries around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of electronic payment systems in Jordan and catalyzed a major digital transformation among the country’s businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) released its 2021 Financial Stability Report this month detailing measures put in place to mitigate the pandemic’s impact on the country’s economy. And despite the bleak macroeconomic landscape and rising inflation, the CBUAE projects a “positive...
Payments and banking rewards provider Ascenda has formed a partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF), the companies said in a news release Thursday (June 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Nigerian agri-FinTech company Tingo is set to merge with Nasdaq-listed financial services provider MICT in a deal expected to generate $900 million in yearly revenue and help the companies expand across the African and Asian markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
