Al Etihad Payments Appoints New CEO to Drive National Payment Infrastructure
Aref Al Ramli has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Al Etihad Payments, effective 2 November, to oversee the development of the UAE’s national payment infrastructure.
Qashio and Visa Launch Global Pay for International Business Payments
Qashio has launched Global Pay, a cross-border payments product developed with Visa, to help businesses manage international trade payments.
Botim Issues UAE’s First Fintech Jaywan Prepaid Card
The Botim One Jaywan Prepaid Card is the first prepaid card issued by a fintech under the UAE’s national card scheme, Jaywan.
Luno and MoneyHash Partner to Streamline Payment Management
Luno has partnered with MoneyHash to simplify payment management and support its expansion across markets.
PayTabs to Acquire SeaPay Saudi Financial Services for SAR 35M
PayTabs Group signs MoU to acquire SeaPay for SAR 35 million, subject to due diligence and regulatory approvals.
Ziina Gets UAE Licence for Retail Payment Services
Ziina has been granted a Retail Payment Services Category III licence by the Central Bank of the UAE, enabling it to handle domestic transactions and merchant payments.
Checkout.com and PRYPCO Partner to Enhance Payment Infrastructure
Checkout.com has partnered with PRYPCO to power its payment infrastructure, resulting in a 20% increase in payment acceptance rates.
Telr Introduces Multi-Card Payments with CreditPool Partnership
Telr and CreditPool have launched a new payment feature allowing customers to split purchases across multiple cards.
Fintech Forward 2026: Record Attendance and 60 New Partnerships in Bahrain
Fintech Forward 2026 in Bahrain attracted over 2,900 participants and announced 60 MoUs, marking a significant milestone for the MENA fintech ecosystem.
Beyon Connect Integrates Taptap Send with Bahrain’s eKey 2.0
Beyon Connect integrates Taptap Send into Bahrain’s eKey 2.0, enhancing digital authentication and eKYC processes for fintech.