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
Pakistan has signed an MoU with World Liberty Financial to advance cross-border digital payment innovation. The agreement establishes technical cooperation on next-generation payment architectures, supporting Pakistan’s vision for a “digital Pakistan” and positioning the country within the global digital finance ecosystem.
Saudi Arabia’s STC Bank has partnered with Mastercard to expand cross-border payment services using Mastercard Move. The collaboration enables fast, secure transfers from the Kingdom to over 120 countries, supporting Vision 2030 by enhancing digital financial services, improving payment transparency, and offering flexible payout options for consumers and businesses.
Mastercard has announced new collaborations in Saudi Arabia and Jordan, partnering with STC Bank to enable fast cross-border transfers via Mastercard Move, and with MEPS to launch Click to Pay for e-commerce. The deals expand secure, transparent, and efficient digital payments across both markets.
Botim money has partnered with Mastercard to embed global remittances into the botim app, enabling users in the UAE to send money to over 150 countries. Powered by Mastercard Move, the integration delivers fast, secure transfers to bank accounts, wallets, or cash pickup points, simplifying cross-border payments within a single platform.
MEPS has launched Click to Pay in Jordan through Mastercard Gateway, enabling password-free, secure online checkout for e-commerce merchants. The solution simplifies payments, strengthens fraud protection through tokenization and EMV 3-D Secure, and supports cross-border commerce as Jordan’s e-commerce market accelerates.
CFI Financial has become the first investment platform in Bahrain to integrate with eKey for Business, enabling fully digital onboarding through biometric identity verification. The move strengthens regulatory compliance, removes friction from account creation, and advances Bahrain’s national vision for secure, consent-based digital services.
CFI Financial becomes the first investment platform in Bahrain to integrate with eKey for Business, enabling biometric, passwordless onboarding. The move strengthens digital trust, streamlines KYC compliance, and advances Bahrain’s eKey 2.0 vision to extend sovereign digital identity across the private sector.
VoPay has established its global headquarters in Qatar, positioning Doha as a hub for cross-border financial infrastructure. The move supports Qatar’s digital economy ambitions, includes plans to hire 400 professionals, and enables VoPay to scale AI-driven payment and financial systems across MENA, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Pakistan is accelerating its shift toward a cashless economy as finance officials engage Visa on digital payments, government digitization, and financial inclusion. The talks align with IMF-backed reforms and focus on modernizing payment rails, expanding access beyond major cities, and building trust in digital finance nationwide.
Jordan is strengthening its fintech talent pipeline as Orange Jordan partners with JoPACC to give Coding Academy graduates hands-on industry exposure. The initiative bridges education and real-world payment systems, equipping young professionals with market-ready skills while supporting national digital transformation and financial innovation.