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.

Telr, an award-winning leader in digital payments across MENA, has secured a Retail Payment Services License (RPS) by the Central Bank of the UAE, marking a transformative milestone in its mission to drive financial innovation and seamless digital transactions.

Checkout.com has partnered with Tabby, to offer flexible and high-performing payment solutions to merchants in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Jaywan is the first domestic card scheme to be launched in line with the UAE’

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is proud to announce that it has received its In-Principle Approval (IPA) to set up as a Virtual Asset Platform Operator in UAE from the Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), dated on Feb 18, 2025. Bybit is also in the final steps to receive its fully operational license soon. This milestone marks a significant step in Bybit’s ongoing mission to provide a secure, stable, and compliant platform for crypto traders in the region.

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE are entering 2025 with strong optimism, fueled […]