Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Visa has introduced several digital payment innovations in Qatar, including the launch of ‘Click to Pay’, a biometric-enhanced solution, in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030. These initiatives aim to boost digital payment adoption, support the fintech sector, and facilitate secure, user-friendly financial services for both consumers and businesses in the country.
Mastercard has partnered with eNovate, a subsidiary of eFinance Investment Group, to introduce a Card-as-a-Service (CaaS) solution to Egypt. This collaboration provides banks, fintechs, and non-financial institutions with an efficient platform for launching digital payment products, supporting Egypt’s digital transformation and Vision 2030 goals.
eNovate, a subsidiary of eFinance, has partnered with Mastercard to bring Card-as-a-Service (CaaS) to Egypt. The collaboration enables banks, fintechs, and institutions to access scalable digital payment solutions, aligning with Egypt’s Vision 2030 to advance digital transformation and financial inclusion.
Dubai Chambers has partnered with fintech company Noqodi to support the ‘Cashless Dubai’ strategy. This collaboration aims to streamline secure digital payment options across all business services, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.
Crypto.com has partnered with Beyon Money to enhance digital payment solutions in Bahrain. This strategic collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, aims to leverage both companies’ strengths to improve transaction services and explore innovative opportunities in digital payments and artificial intelligence.
Network International has partnered with Ant International to enhance digital payment solutions across the Middle East and Africa. The collaboration aims to leverage Alipay+ Wallet Tech for e-wallet capabilities and expand payment solutions, providing seamless QR code payment experiences for consumers using their preferred digital payment methods.
Mondia has partnered with Amazon to introduce mobile carrier billing for Prime membership in Egypt, enhancing payment accessibility. This integration allows users to sign up for Prime via their mobile carriers, promoting digital inclusion and providing a seamless checkout experience while benefiting from various shopping and entertainment perks.
Orange Money has partnered with Mastercard to enable millions of users to access digital payments via Mastercard’s global network by 2025. Customers can obtain virtual or physical debit cards linked to their Orange Money wallets, allowing local and international transactions, thereby promoting financial empowerment in underserved communities across seven African countries.
JazzCash received the ‘Pioneering Telco to Launch Tap on Phone’ award from Mastercard, recognizing its innovation in enabling merchants across Pakistan to accept contactless payments via NFC-enabled devices, promoting a digital, cashless economy.
The Aani payment platform is transforming digital transactions in the UAE, allowing instant payments for consumers and small merchants. Launched in October 2023, it has enrolled over 1 million customers, making it a cost-effective solution for businesses to accept digital payments easily, enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.