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Countries

Visa survey: here’s how many SMBs plan to accept crypto payments

This year’s study surveyed small business owners in 9 markets – Brazil, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Russia, Singapore, UAE and US

Countries

Sharjah Islamic Bank rolled out corporate digital banking services

The bank aims at providing security as it revolutionizes digital banking services

Articles

Top 10 most expensive fintech startups in the UAE

Today, we’ll explore the most expensive of the fintech startups founded in the UAE

Fintech & Ecommerce

Global direct transfers can now be done via Western Union

The payment system also allows customers to transact online and pay via cash in Al Fardan Exchange locations

Countries

The UAE Central bank is looking to launch virtual currency

This is part of the bank’s 2023-2026 action plan

News

Adyen expands acquiring offering to the UAE

Adyen’s entry to the UAE is supported via its partnership with Network International

Society & Lifestyle

Top countries leading in COVID-19 recovery revealed: GlobalData

Analysts expect a strong global economic recovery in the second half of 2021

News

Stripe is now available in the United Arab Emirates 

This launch is the first expansion of Stripe in the Middle East

Science & Technology

3 in 4 UAE SMEs optimistic about business recovery

They also considered steps to future-proof their businesses

Fintech & Ecommerce

Mastercard expands Click to Pay technology to UAE

The UAE became the first country in the region to be supported by Mastercard on Click to Pay

Countries

First Abu Dhabi Bank and Mastercard announced collaboration

Together, they aim to simplify B2B payments for companies in the UAE, making them more seamless, secure, and convenient

Science & Technology

UAE carrier introduced touchless check-in kiosks

Emirates’ kiosks made their debut in September last year

News

UnionPay expands across UAE through new partnership

The collaboration aims to service thousands of PayTabs merchants in retail, travel, hospitality, healthcare, etc

Finance & Economics

UAE estimated government revenues for 2021

Total government expenditures are set at AED 57.1 billion

Articles

COVID-19 apps: how states use technology against pandemic

Tech measures to control coronavirus