SAMA and Samsung to Launch Samsung Pay in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has announced an agreement to enable the launch of Samsung Pay in Saudi Arabia during the fourth quarter of 2024, expanding...…
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Tamara Secures SAMA Preliminary Approval for Consumer Finance Licence, Expanding BNPL Scope
Saudi fintech Tamara has received preliminary approval from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) for a consumer finance licence, a regulatory milestone that...…
Bahrain's Open Banking Framework Enters Force, Mandating Compliance for All Licensed Banks
The Central Bank of Bahrain's Open Banking Framework has entered into force, requiring all licensed banks and finance companies in the kingdom to comply...…
Bahrain's Open Banking Framework Enters Force, Mandating Compliance for All Licensees
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has confirmed that all licensed financial…
Mastercard Selects India for Global Launch of Payment Passkey Service
Mastercard has selected India as the launch market for its Payment Passkey Service, a biometric authentication system that replaces passwords and one-time...…
BankDhofar Selects Entrust for Digital Card Capabilities
BankDhofar has partnered with Entrust to deploy digital card issuance and Tap to Pay capabilities, enhancing its Dhofar-Pay mobile payment solution in Oman.…
Emirates NBD Launches Zero-Fee UAE Equity Trading on ENBD X
Emirates NBD has introduced commission-free trading for UAE-listed equities through its ENBD X mobile app, aiming to broaden retail investor participation...…
PayPal and Adyen Expand Partnership to Offer Fastlane Accelerated Checkout in the US
PayPal and Adyen have expanded their strategic partnership to offer Fastlane by PayPal to Adyen's enterprise and marketplace customers in the United States.…
Wio Bank Builds Comprehensive SME Lending Suite and Achieves Profitability
UAE digital bank Wio Bank has launched an SME credit card and short-term cash lending products, building out a comprehensive lending suite for small and...…
Kuwait's Boubyan Bank Taps Temenos to Modernise Core Banking Systems
Boubyan Bank, Kuwait's second-largest Islamic bank, has selected Temenos to modernise its retail, corporate, and private banking platforms, replacing legacy...…
Kuwait's Boubyan Bank Selects Temenos to Modernise Core Banking Systems
Temenos announced that Boubyan Bank, the second largest Islamic bank in Kuwait,…
Adyen Expands Payment Processing to India, Launches New Technology Hub
Adyen has expanded its direct payment processing capabilities to India and simultaneously launched a new technology hub in the country, deepening its...…