Payment Providers Must Prioritize Resilience Through Testing
Operational resilience is critical for payment providers in MENA. This article explores how testing protocols enhance stability and consumer trust.
ID Finance Launches Turrón BNPL Debit Card for Flexible Payments
ID Finance introduces the Turrón BNPL debit card, enhancing payment flexibility for consumers in the MENA region.
Stripe and Advent Jointly Bid Over $53 Million for PayPal
Stripe and Advent have made a joint bid for PayPal, valuing the company at over $53 million, highlighting trends in fintech consolidation.
SWIFT and Project Agorá: Key Players in Tokenized Payments
SWIFT’s new ledger aims to reshape tokenized payments in MENA. Explore insights from Project Agorá, PONTES, and APPIA.
ACE Money Transfer Partners with Visa to Enhance Account Funding Transactions
ACE Money Transfer partners with Visa to enhance account funding transactions, improving cross-border payments in the MENA region.
Mastercard Evaluates Sale of Vocalink to UK Banks
Mastercard is considering selling Vocalink back to UK banks, a move that could reshape the payments landscape and impact MENA fintech.
ECB Selects 36 Payment Service Providers for Digital Euro Pilot Phase
The ECB has chosen 36 PSPs for the digital euro pilot, marking a significant step in digital currency development and its implications for MENA fintech.
Xsquare Partners with Spare to Integrate Pay By Bank Solutions
Xsquare’s partnership with Spare aims to integrate Pay By Bank capabilities, reducing transaction costs and settlement delays for UAE businesses.
Salik Partners with Shamal for Seamless Parking Payments at Dubai Harbour
Salik and Shamal partner to enhance parking payment solutions at Dubai Harbour, improving urban mobility and digital payment infrastructure.
Dubai Harbour Launches Cashless Parking via Salik Accounts
Dubai Harbour has introduced a cashless parking system, allowing visitors to pay parking fees through their Salik accounts. This initiative is part of a collaboration between Salik Company and Shamal Holding, aimed at enhancing the parking experience at the new multi-storey facility. The move reflects a growing trend towards digital solutions in urban infrastructure, with potential expansions of cashless systems across Dubai on the horizon.