Tribe Payments, a London-based fintech firm specialising in issuer and acquirer processing, has opened a new office in Dubai as part of its expansion into the Middle East.
The company, founded in London in 2018, employs more than 200 people across Europe, with technology hubs in Kaunas, Lithuania, and Singapore.
The Dubai office, located in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), follows the opening of Tribe’s Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore last year.
Aurangzaib Khan, who has held senior positions at Amazon Payments Services, Mastercard, Visa, MCB Bank and Bank Alfalah, will lead operations in the Middle East and Africa as General Manager.
He also oversaw the launch of Bahrain’s first open banking super-app, Beyon Money.
Commenting on his new role, Aurangzaib said:
“I’m eager to embark on this opportunity to drive innovation in the payments industry. It’s hugely exciting to be entrusted to lead Tribe’s operations in Dubai and the Middle East. The region aspires to be at the forefront of banking and payments technology, and Tribe’s unique proposition means we are well positioned to enable banks to achieve their goals.”
Tribe is currently the only processor in Europe to work with Mastercard, Visa, American Express, UnionPay International, Discover and JCB through a single integration.
Andrew Hocking, Chief Executive of Tribe Payments, added:
“Having lived and worked in the UAE for many years prior to joining Tribe Payments, the country is the clear beating heart of the Middle Eastern fintech scene. I also know firsthand the importance of being on-site; this shows a real sense of commitment from Tribe to the region.”
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