Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Google Pay has launched in Saudi Arabia through SAMA’s mada payment system, allowing users to manage mada and credit cards via Google Wallet. The move supports Vision 2030 goals of reducing cash use and reinforces Saudi Arabia’s position as a global fintech leader.
Saudi Arabia’s SAMA and Ant International will roll out Alipay+ in 2026, enabling cross-border QR payments via the mada system. The initiative supports Vision 2030 goals of boosting digital payments, empowering SMEs, and enhancing the Kingdom’s status as a global tourism and innovation hub.
Vodafone Oman and Software Group have signed an MoU to co-develop digital financial services, including mobile wallets and digital lending, using the DigiWave platform. The partnership supports Vision 2040 by boosting Oman’s digital economy, enhancing financial inclusion, and offering secure, customer-focused financial solutions.
SLA Digital has partnered with VUZ to enable seamless carrier billing for immersive 360° and VR video content. Already live in Malaysia and Bahrain, the service allows VUZ users to subscribe to premium experiences directly via mobile bills, expanding access across the Middle East and Asia.
Visa has launched the world’s first locally hosted Visa Acceptance Platform in Saudi Arabia, enabling faster, more secure digital payments. Supporting mada and digital wallets, the move aligns with SAMA regulations and Vision 2030, helping merchants boost efficiency, approval rates, and customer experience in the Kingdom’s cashless economy.
Google Pay and Alipay have launched in Saudi Arabia, supporting Vision 2030’s cashless economy goals. Their entry expands digital payment options, boosts financial inclusion, and strengthens the fintech ecosystem while fueling e-commerce and retail growth across the Kingdom.
Cash Plus and PayPal have launched Morocco’s first digital withdrawal service, allowing PayPal users to instantly access funds in dirhams via the Cash Plus Mobile app. The partnership supports Morocco’s financial inclusion goals and growing digital economy while empowering freelancers and businesses with a secure, branch-free solution.
Warba Bank hosted executives from Keeta to showcase its advanced banking and digital innovation capabilities. The visit explored future collaboration in digital financial solutions, reinforcing Warba’s role in supporting startups, enhancing consumer services, and advancing Kuwait’s digital economy in line with its vision, “Let’s Own Tomorrow.”
Thunes has rolled out a real-time money transfer service in Morocco, enabling instant payouts in Dirhams. With Morocco receiving $11.5 billion in remittances in 2023, the service leverages direct bank integrations to ensure faster, cheaper, and more transparent cross-border payments, enhancing financial inclusion.
Egypt’s mobile wallet sector saw an 80% increase in transactions in Q2 2025, reaching 718 million, with a total value of EGP 943 billion. Active wallets rose to 46.3 million, led by Vodafone Cash. NTRA introduced new fraud-prevention rules and approved remittance services to boost adoption and security.