Amazon Payment Services has added Tamara to its expanding suite of flexible payment options

New data from Checkout.com reveals a sharp increase in digital spending in the UAE during last year’s campaign

Mawarid Finance and AFS signed a strategic agreement to launch an integrated Fintech Enablement Hub

Barclays today announces the appointment of Farzad Billimoria as Head of Private Bank for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Farzad will be responsible for leading the Private Bank in the UAE, overseeing the local team and its governance, and driving the growth of the UAE business as a strategic hub for the broader Middle East region and international corridors. Based in Dubai, Farzad will join the bank on 1 July (subject to regulatory approval), reporting to Annabelle Bryde, Barclays’ Head of Private Bank International.

Mamo announced that it has crossed AED 1.2 billion in total payment transaction volume

Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has announced the launch of Aani Instant Payments,

Ripple, the leading provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, today announced two new customers in the UAE utilizing Ripple Payments. Ripple Payments employs blockchain, digital assets, and a global network of payout partners to deliver fast, transparent, reliable cross-border payments and on/off ramps for banks, crypto companies, and fintechs worldwide.

LuLu Financial Holdings, a leading global financial services conglomerate, has partnered with Abhi Middle East Limited to enhance financial inclusion and improve access to timely remittance solutions. As part of the partnership, workers in the UAE will be able to access their earned wages instantly and remit funds to their families back home through LuLu Exchange — without having to wait for payday.

FSS hosted the Dubai edition of its flagship event Simply Payments 2025 series, convening top minds in Fintech, Government Payments, and Artificial Intelligence

IFX Payments expands its service offering in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Century Financial, a leading investment and wealth management firm in the UAE, has signed the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration, reaffirming its dedication to fostering a greener financial services sector and supporting the UAE’s vision for a sustainable economy.

Checkout.com announced its intention to expand its card issuing capabilities in the UAE, marking a first-of-its-kind investment by a global digital PSP

Bitpanda, Europe’s leading virtual assets platform, has secured a Broker-Dealer licence from VARA, obtaining approval in record time.

InDebted has expanded into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) marking InDebted’s seventh operating market,

XTB, a leading global fintech company, is proud to announce the opening of its new office in One Central (Offices 5), at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This expansion marks a significant step in strengthening XTB’s presence in the Middle East and providing enhanced services to investors in the region.