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.
EBAday 2026: Insights on Emerging Payments Technologies and Their Future
Daniel Szmukler discusses emerging payments technologies at EBAday 2026, focusing on agentic AI and tokenized money’s impact on the MENA region.
European Parliament Approves Digital Euro, Paving Way for Final Negotiations
The European Parliament’s approval of the digital euro marks a significant step towards final negotiations, impacting digital payments in Europe and MENA.
Visa and Mastercard’s $38 Billion Settlement: Implications for MENA Payment Processing Costs
A judge approved a $38 billion settlement involving Visa and Mastercard, which may reshape payment processing fees and regulatory practices in MENA.
The Hidden Economics of Payment Success Rates in MENA Fintech
Every payment transaction carries economic implications. Explore how payment success rates shape fintech strategies in the MENA region.