Amazon.ae has announced the return of its highly anticipated annual digital Electronic Gift Card (eGift Card) collection, “Eideyyah,” in collaboration with Mahaweb Art Studio for People of Determination. This year’s collection features artwork crafted by two talented artists from Mahaweb Art Studio, offering their unique interpretations of Eid and its significance to them. Customers of...
In a bid to enhance financial literacy among 14-16-year-old students across the UAE, the National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) initiated a pioneering educational programme with its first secondary school visit. The inaugural session, hosted at GEMS Winchester School in Fujairah, aimed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills for making informed financial decisions, covering...
BlinkPay, a leading player in New Zealand’s digital payments landscape, has announced the launch of its revamped payment gateway, Blink PayNow, featuring a bilingual design available in both Māori and English. This milestone underscores BlinkPay’s unwavering commitment to inclusivity and security in the realm of digital payments within New Zealand. Blink PayNow harnesses the power...
WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc., a leading global provider of Hologram Augmented Reality (AR) technology, announced the development of a new cryptocurrency payment system model built on the Polygon blockchain. This innovative system leverages the advantages of blockchain technology to offer users a fast, secure, and cost-effective payment solution. Recognizing the immense potential of blockchain technology,...
KCB Bank Kenya and Mastercard have entered a 5-year strategic collaboration framework aimed at providing enhanced value propositions to cardholders across the East African region. This collaboration will see the rollout of payment solutions in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Customers can expect exclusive benefits, including a wide spectrum of Mastercard payment...
Seham ElBehissy, General Manager – Digital & Connected Cars at Renault Middle East shares how rapidly the technology is changing the automotive industry and what our future will be like with cars becoming an integral part of connected & smart living solutions. El Behissy says, “Voice recognition and personal assistants, combined with the launch of 5G...
Astra Tech, the leading consumer technology holding group in the MENA region, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). This collaboration marks the launch of Aani, an advanced instant payment platform operated by Al Etihad Payments, aimed at transforming the landscape of...
Magnati, a leading payments solutions provider in the Middle East, has announced a strategic partnership with Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE. This collaboration signifies Magnati’s ongoing commitment to shaping the future of payments in the region. Leveraging AEP’s cutting-edge platform, Aani, the partnership aims to deliver seamless,...
Papaya Global, the workforce payments fintech, has unveiled its groundbreaking end-to-end workforce platform after investing two years and 864,000 engineering workhours in its development. This significant investment culminated in Papaya’s debut at the Super Bowl, marking a pivotal moment for the company. “Payroll companies without embedded payments and AI technology will simply not survive,” emphasized...
UnionPay International (“UPI”) and Spring Airlines have announced a strategic collaboration, enabling the official Spring Airlines website to accept UnionPay cards for tourists and business travelers from Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong, SAR. This development comes just in time for the upcoming Spring Festival travel rush, ensuring that every passenger can enjoy...