United Arab Emirates news and trends

OpenAI CEO Meets With UAE to Promote AI Ambitions
Artificial Intelligence // September 28, 2025

OpenAI’s CEO has reportedly met with the UAE’s president to discuss the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions. 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...

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...

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

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. 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...

Digital Stagnation Pressures UAE Merchant Growth

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...

Preferred Payment Methods and Rewards Among Most In-Demand Digital Shopping Features in UAE

November 23, 2023
Shoppers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have a strong inclination toward digital features in their shopping journeys. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Quick Reads
Payment Disruptions Hit Saudi-UAE Financial Corridor

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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all […]

OpenAI CEO Meets With UAE to Promote AI Ambitions

September 28, 2025
OpenAI’s CEO has reportedly met with the UAE’s president to discuss the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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...

Nvidia and Amazon Land Middle Eastern AI Deals Amid Trump Visit

May 14, 2025
American tech giants are reportedly upping their Gulf State investments amid President Trump’s visit to the region. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...