UAE

Revolut Gets OK to Offer Payment Services in UAE
Revolut Gets OK to Offer Payment Services in UAE
September 09, 2025  |  Banking

Revolut’s ongoing international expansion plans now include the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The London-based FinTech giant has been granted in-principal approval for licenses from the Central...

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Mastercard and Worldpay Team to Streamline UAE Money Movement
Mastercard and Worldpay Team to Streamline UAE Money Movement
August 18, 2025  |  Partnerships

Mastercard has launched a money movement partnership with Worldpay in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The collaboration, announced Monday (Aug. 18), is designed to streamline...

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Mobile-First Consumers Drive Biometric Payment Surge in UAE
Mobile-First Consumers Drive Biometric Payment Surge in UAE
June 24, 2025  |  Biometrics

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is solidifying its position as a global leader in digital shopping, with more consumers relying on mobile devices for their...

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Saudi Arabia and UAE Vie for Middle East AI Supremacy
Saudi Arabia and UAE Vie for Middle East AI Supremacy
June 09, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are locked in a high-stakes race to be the main artificial intelligence (AI) tech hub in the...

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Nvidia and Amazon Land Middle Eastern AI Deals Amid Trump Visit
Nvidia and Amazon Land Middle Eastern AI Deals Amid Trump Visit
May 14, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

American tech giants are reportedly upping their Gulf State investments amid President Trump’s visit to the region. The Trump administration has brokered deals for two...

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NymCard Gets $33 Million to Deepen MENA Embedded Finance Presence
NymCard Gets $33 Million to Deepen MENA Embedded Finance Presence
March 19, 2025  |  Investments

Embedded finance platform NymCard has raised $33 million to extend its MENA region presence. The company’s Series B round, announced Wednesday (March 19), was led by QED Investors, and...

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CredibleX to Integrate Mastercard’s Small Business Credit Analytics
CredibleX to Integrate Mastercard’s Small Business Credit Analytics
March 13, 2025  |  SMBs

CredibleX said Wednesday (March 12) that it will integrate Mastercard’s Small Business Credit Analytics (SBCA) into its embedded financing platform. This integration will enable CredibleX...

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Mastercard Expands Partnerships With Emirates NBD and Checkout.com
Mastercard Expands Partnerships With Emirates NBD and Checkout.com
February 28, 2025  |  Payment Methods

Mastercard has expanded two partnerships in the Middle East. These include a partnership with Emirates NBD, a banking group in the Middle East, North Africa...

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A Third of UAE Merchants Pull Card-on-File for Checkout Priority
A Third of UAE Merchants Pull Card-on-File for Checkout Priority
February 17, 2025  |  Checkout Conversion

Checkout conversion is the name of the game in eCommerce. Merchants who increase their conversion rates typically boost their sales as a result. The PYMNTS...

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