Uae news and trends

Visa Debuts Visa Private for Wealthier Cardholders in UAE
Travel Payments // September 15, 2025

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

Revolut’s ongoing international expansion plans now include 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...

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

Mastercard has launched a money movement partnership with Worldpay 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,...

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

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 retail transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Mobile-First Consumers Drive Biometric Payment Surge in UAE

June 24, 2025
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 retail transactions. 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 […]

A Third of UAE Merchants Pull Card-on-File for Checkout Priority

February 17, 2025
Checkout conversion is the name of the game in eCommerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Report: 60% of UK Merchants Request One-Click Checkout

February 07, 2025
For online merchants — no matter in which country they operate, no matter what they are selling — there are two sides to what might be called the eCommerce coin....

Emirates NBD Says Middle East’s Digital-First Approach Forces Treasury Management Change

July 23, 2024
The payments landscape is a global one, meaning winning innovations have boundless room to scale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Quick Reads
Mastercard Launches Access Pass in UAE to Deepen Consumer Engagement

November 25, 2025
Mastercard has moved to strengthen its footprint in experiential payments by debuting Mastercard Access Pass, a platform designed to give issuers and brands new tools for driving engagement, in the United Arab Emirates. The launch, announced in a Tuesday (Nov. 25) news release, comes as global payment networks and banks accelerate efforts to differentiate their digital […]

Visa Debuts Visa Private for Wealthier Cardholders in UAE

September 15, 2025
Visa has introduced Visa Private, an offering designed for wealthier cardholders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Revolut Gets OK to Offer Payment Services in UAE

September 09, 2025
Revolut’s ongoing international expansion plans now include the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Mastercard and Worldpay Team to Streamline UAE Money Movement

August 18, 2025
Mastercard has launched a money movement partnership with Worldpay in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...