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
Mastercard and Vantage Payment Systems have partnered to expand digital payment technologies and financial inclusion in Morocco. The collaboration will enhance Mastercard card acceptance across multiple channels and introduce secure, advanced solutions such as tokenization and digital wallets, supporting Morocco’s growing digital economy.
MoneyGram has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s digital wallet tiqmo to enable users to send international money transfers to over 200 countries. Tiqmo offers extensive financial services and has grown rapidly since its 2024 launch. This partnership leverages MoneyGram’s global infrastructure to benefit Saudi Arabia’s large remittance market, particularly for countries like India and Pakistan.
MoneyGram and tiqmo join forces to offer seamless international money transfers across Saudi Arabia, advancing financial inclusion and supporting Vision 2030’s digital finance ambitions.
VPS and Mastercard’s partnership accelerates Morocco’s digital payment ecosystem, delivering secure, innovative solutions that foster financial inclusion and empower businesses in the country’s growing digital economy.
Bupa CareConnect partners with global health tech firms to expand digital healthcare in Saudi Arabia, showcasing AI-driven solutions and aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 at the 2025 MENA Telehealth Expo.
Bank al Etihad partners with ecolytiq and Visa to launch a carbon insights tool within its mobile app, offering personalized carbon footprint tracking based on card transactions. This digital innovation supports sustainable consumer behavior and aligns with Jordan’s climate commitments and global environmental goals.
Samadhan Services Limited, under Grameen Telecom, has received Bangladesh Bank’s PSP license to launch the Samadhan e-wallet, ending a lengthy approval process influenced by political shifts. The move expands Bangladesh’s digital payment ecosystem alongside other PSPs and emerging players.
Al-Itqan Legal Group and Amazon Payment Services have partnered to advance Kuwait’s digital payments ecosystem. The collaboration aims to develop legal frameworks, enhance electronic transaction infrastructure, and support payment technology adoption, aligning with Kuwait’s vision for sustainable digital transformation and economic growth.
Samadhan Services Limited, affiliated with Grameen Telecom Trust, has received its final payment service provider licence from Bangladesh Bank after a multi-year application process. The licence enables Samadhan to offer digital wallet services, joining eight other licensed PSPs, and supports Bangladesh’s expanding fintech sector.
eSewa has launched a hotel booking feature offering over 2,000 hotels across Nepal. This move extends eSewa’s digital convenience from payments to travel, enabling easy, on-the-go booking of accommodations nationwide via its app.