OpenAI’s CEO has reportedly met with the UAE’s president to discuss the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions. That’s according to a report Saturday (Sept. 27) from Reuters, citing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) state news agency. According to the report, the talks between Sheikh Mohammed...
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 money movement for consumers and businesses in the UAE through Mastercard Move. “Through this collaboration, Worldpay Push-to-Card solution will enable...
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. Biometrics are gaining widespread acceptance as a way to make sure that transactions are seamless and secure. This...
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 Middle East. They are spending — and attracting — veritable fortunes for their ambitions, forming strategic alliances with U.S. tech...
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. Biometrics are gaining widespread acceptance as a way to make sure that transactions are seamless and secure. This mobile-first mindset, detailed in the 2025 “Global Digital Shopping Index: […]
February 17, 2025
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 Intelligence report “To Boost Conversion,...
May 13, 2024
In the United Arab Emirates, 71% of consumers actively use digital features to enhance their shopping experiences. Yet valuable opportunities to build on this robust foundation remain in play. The...
November 23, 2023
Shoppers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have a strong inclination toward digital features in their shopping journeys. Ninety-four percent of consumers in the Middle Eastern country used at least...
July 07, 2026
Bank transfers and electronic payments from Saudi Arabia to the United Arab Emirates are in some cases being blocked, while those going through other corridors are operating as usual, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (July 7), citing unnamed sources. Both businesses and individuals have encountered these problems over the last several weeks, although it’s uncertain how widespread […]
September 28, 2025
OpenAI’s CEO has reportedly met with the UAE’s president to discuss the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions. That’s according to a report Saturday (Sept. 27) from Reuters, citing the United...
August 18, 2025
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 money movement for consumers and...
May 14, 2025
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 Middle Eastern allies — Saudi...
