Dubai
UAE Telco Du Goes Fintech And Launches Du Pay
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), announced the launch of du Pay, marking a significant milestone in the UAE’s transition toward a cashless economy and aligning seamlessly with the national agenda for digitalization. The digital financial solution is poised
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44% of UAE Retailers Affected by Cyberattacks in 2023
Adyen published a new research revealing the millions of Dirhams lost annually to cyberattacks in the UAE retail sector. Working alongside the Centre for Economic Business and Research (Cebr), Adyen found that the retail sector globally lost $429 billion to
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Binance Receives Full Virtual Asset Service Provider Licence in Dubai
Binance FZE, the Dubai entity of Binance, today announced that it has received the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licence from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). This licence, subsequent to the previous issuance of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
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Snowdrop and PwC Middle East to Enhance Digital Experience for Banks
Snowdrop Solutions, a provider of advanced transaction enrichment solutions, has announced a collaboration with PwC Middle East to bring its innovative Transaction Enrichment API to banks and payment providers in the region. This collaboration marks a significant step forward for
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UAE’s SME Fintech Fortis Secures $20M Series A
Fortis, a retail tech and fintech solutions provider tailored for SMEs, announced the successful completion of Series A funding round, raising $20 million in investment led by Opportunity Venture (Asia). With a decade of experience, Fortis empowers entrepreneurs to seamlessly
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Crypto.com’s Dubai Entity Receives Approval
Crypto.com announced that its Dubai entity, CRO DAX Middle East FZE, has received full operational approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and is launching the Crypto.com Exchange for institutional investors as its first operational milestone. This operational approval
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UAE Central Bank Grants Telr In-Principle Approval for Retail Payment License
Dubai-based payment gateway provider Telr has secured in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) for a Retail Payment Services & Card Schemes (RPSCS) license. This initial approval marks a major step for Telr, enhancing its capability
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Cleeng Taps Adyen to Enhance Subscription Payment Experience in the UAE
Global payments platform Adyen announced that it has expanded its partnership with Cleeng into the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Cleeng, known for its Subscriber Retention Management (SRM) software in the media and entertainment sectors, marks its entry into the UAE,
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Visa Joins Dubai Fintech Summit as Co-Host
Vis has joined the Dubai FinTech Summit organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), as a Founding Partner & Co-Host underscoring its dedication to support innovative and future thinking businesses on a global scale. Visa has cemented its partnership with
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Additiv Opens New Office in Dubai
Responding to growing demand for Finance-as-a-Service propositions in the Middle East, Swiss embedded Finance Fintech additiv, has announced that it is expanding its presence in Dubai, UAE by opening a new, fully operational office location in the heart of Dubai
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