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This Week in Web3: Unlocking Blockchain’s Potential Within Payment Ecosystems
Blockchain // October 02, 2024

Blockchain is growing into a global innovation that transcends its initial association with crypto. 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...

First Abu Dhabi Bank Completes Programmable Payments Pilot With JPM Coin
Blockchain // September 25, 2024

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) successfully completed a pilot using programmable payments with JPM Coin through Onyx by J.P. Morgan. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

DIFC Selects Tarabut Gateway for MENA’s First Open Finance Lab Partner 
Banking // June 28, 2022

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has chosen the open banking platform Tarabut Gateway as the preferred technical platform partner for its new Open Finance Lab, formally launching Tuesday (June 28), according to a press release.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Today in Payments Around the World: FAT Brands Opens Ghost Kitchens in Middle East, Western...
International // September 07, 2021

Today in payments around the world, First Abu Dhabi Bank is selling its stake in payments division Magnanti and PayMyTuition partners with dLocal on international tuition payments. Plus, KYODIA and Western Union team up on cross-border B2B money transfers and FAT Brands is opening 70...

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First Abu Dhabi Bank Launches Mastercard’s Virtual Card Number Solution in UAE

December 22, 2025
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has launched Mastercard‘s mobile-first virtual card number (VCN) solution for businesses in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). 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 Today. By completing this form, […]

First Abu Dhabi Bank Completes Programmable Payments Pilot With JPM Coin

September 25, 2024
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) successfully completed a pilot using programmable payments with JPM Coin through Onyx by J.P. Morgan. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

DIFC Selects Tarabut Gateway for MENA’s First Open Finance Lab Partner 

June 28, 2022
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has chosen the open banking platform Tarabut Gateway as the preferred technical platform partner for its new Open Finance Lab, formally launching Tuesday (June...

First Abu Dhabi to Sell Stake in $1B Payments Unit

September 07, 2021
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), a public joint stock company and the largest bank in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is looking to sell a stake in its estimated $1...