Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
MyMonty has partnered with Mastercard to scale digital payment solutions in Lebanon, enhancing transaction efficiency and security for individuals and businesses while supporting the country’s transition to a cashless digital economy.
Sri Lanka’s GovPay platform has connected 50+ government organisations, processing thousands of digital transactions and advancing the country’s cashless economy vision. Planned expansions include card payments and broader institutional adoption to support a growing digital public infrastructure.
QIIB and Visa have partnered to launch the Click to Pay feature with biometric authentication, simplifying and securing online payments for GCC cardholders. This initiative enhances digital commerce by leveraging cutting-edge biometric technology and aligns with regional objectives for secure, seamless digital transactions.
Pakistan plans to enable secure remittances from overseas workers, especially in Gulf countries, via PayPak. The initiative aims to digitize payments and improve access for millions of Pakistanis abroad.
Vodafone Qatar’s iPay app offers USD 2.75 cashback on international transfers, promoting digital payments aligned with Qatar’s 2030 cashless economy goals. The operator-agnostic app supports fast, secure remittances and merchant payments, in partnership with Gulf Exchange and other financial institutions.
Google Pay launched in Oman with support from Sohar Bank, enabling contactless payments for international cardholders on Android. The service complements Oman’s digital payments growth alongside Apple Pay and Samsung Pay, enhancing security and reducing cash reliance.
Benefit fintech roadmap focuses on AI partnerships, SME payment solutions, and cross-border interoperability to accelerate Bahrain’s digital financial ecosystem.
Bahrain’s Beyon Money Business and EazyPay launch a co-branded POS ecosystem enhancing merchant payments with Flexi Wallet integration and real-time analytics.
Google Pay launches in Lebanon and Oman, offering Android users secure contactless payments with dynamic virtual cards. Sohar International Bank leads adoption in Oman, complementing Apple Pay and Samsung Pay, aligning with Oman’s Vision 2040 digital transformation goals.
Google Pay launched in Oman and Lebanon, offering secure Android-based contactless payments. In Oman, Sohar International Bank enables usage, complementing Apple Pay and Samsung Pay in the country’s push toward a cashless economy.