Digital Payments

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Dubai Airports, Salik partner on e-wallet parking at DXB from January 22

News Editor 13/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM Dubai Airports and Dubai’s road toll operator Salik have signed a long-term agreement to introduce seamless e-wallet parking payments across all terminals at Dubai International Airport. The 10-year agreement was witnessed by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of

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Blue Remit Limited and Saad Exchange join forces to drive Innovation in Cross-Border Digital Payments

PR News Desk 13/05/2025

Blue Remit Limited, a subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC, one of the fastest-growing digital remittance players, has partnered with Saad Exchange, a leading cross-border remittance provider in the UAE. This strategic alliance aims to expand access to secure, seamless, and compliant cross-border digital payment solutions through a wide variety of accessible

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Visa and Whish Money Announce a Strategic Alliance that is Set to Revolutionize Digital Payments and Financial Services Regionally and Globally

PR News Desk 07/05/2025

Visa, a global payments technology leader, and Whish Money SAL, a leading regional fintech, are pleased to announce one of the most strategic partnerships in the region. This partnership will enable Whish to leverage Visa’s advanced services and technology for payments and money movement, while allowing Visa to expand its service offerings to over 1 […]

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Digital payments economy in Africa expected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030 according to new report

PR News Desk 25/03/2025

Africa’s digital payments economy is set to grow from strength to strength according to a Mastercard-commissioned report by Genesis Analytics stating that the digital payments economy is expected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030. As a longstanding technology partner to Africa, Mastercard continues to strengthen its commitment to the continent’s digital growth through

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PayerMax and Saudi Awwal Bank Forge Strategic Partnership to Support Digital Payments

PR News Desk 25/09/2024

In a strategic move to enhance the digital payment ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, PayerMax, a leading global provider of payment solutions has announced a strategic partnership with Saudi Awwal Bank, a leading bank in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Kingdom. This partnership aims to redefine the digital payments landscape and streamline the onboarding experience for […]

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Emirates Publishers Association Signs MoU with Network International

PR News Desk 24/09/2024

The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Network International, a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, to offer advanced digital payment solutions to UAE publishers. This partnership aims to streamline the sales process of their publications and reduce financial overheads. The agreement will

Business

Global Embedded Payments Set To Surge 134% By 2028

Arnold Pinto 24/06/2024

Up From $1.1 Trillion In 2024 According to the latest report released by Juniper Research, a leading expert in fintech and payment markets, the global transaction value from embedded payments is projected to skyrocket by 134% by the year 2028, up from $1.1 trillion in 2024. The report, titled Global Embedded Finance Market 2024-2028, underscores […]

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Visa Brings Simplicity and Convenience to Booming Subscription Economy

News Desk 10/06/2024

Visa (NYSE: V), a world leader in digital payments, today announced the launch of Subscription Manager, a new, all-in-one service for financial institutions to provide Visa cardholders with a simple, convenient way to track their subscriptions, all from the palm of their hands. The global subscription market is on a steady rise, expected to reach […]

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New Amazon Payment Services Report Highlights Trends and Opportunities in Online Payment Strategies for Businesses in MENA

News Desk 13/05/2024

Amazon Payment Services, a regional leader in digital payments operating across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), shares its latest research on recent and upcoming changes shaping the payments industry. The report, titled “Leading Trends in Digital Payments: Driving the Real-Time Economy in MENA,” identifies key trends and shows why they matter to businesses […]

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Visa’s Growing Services Business Infused with New AI-Powered Products

PR News Desk 29/03/2024

Today, Visa (NYSE:V), a leader in digital payments, announced the continued expansion of its global value-added services business with the addition of three new AI-powered risk and fraud prevention solutions. The new products, part of the end-to-end Visa Protect suite, are designed to reduce fraud across immediate account-to-account and card-not-present (CNP)

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70% of UAE Outbound Travelers Say Digital Payments Integral

PR News Desk 23/02/2024

UAE outbound travelers are increasingly safeguarding their travel experience through digital payments, with 70% opting for digital wallets during trips, according to the 2023 Global Travel Intentions Study by Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments. The study also finds that intra-regional travel is popular among UAE travelers, followed by inter-regional trips

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Geidea and Fils Forge Alliance to Drive Sustainability in Digital Payments

PR News Desk 05/02/2024

Geidea, recognized as one of the 25 top Fintech companies by Forbes Middle East, renowned for its innovative solutions and substantial market impact proudly announces its strategic partnership with Fils, a revolutionary force in simplified climate action, empowering businesses of all sizes to embed climate positivity into transactions using their API. Geidea’s