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 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.
BENEFIT revealed its 2025-2026 strategy focusing on SME payment solutions, cross-border interoperability, AI partnerships, and global expansion to strengthen Bahrain’s digital finance ecosystem.
Beyon Money Business and EazyPay have joined forces to launch a co-branded POS solution integrating digital wallet features with a trusted payment network, offering Bahrain’s merchants enhanced payment flexibility, real-time analytics, faster settlements, and new earnings opportunities, thereby advancing the country’s fintech ecosystem.
Pay10’s licensing by Bahrain’s Central Bank is a key step in expanding its fintech footprint, enabling it to offer real-time, mobile-first payment solutions integrated with Bahrain’s domestic rails. This supports the Kingdom’s financial inclusion goals amid rapid digital transaction growth. Pay10 targets SMEs underserved by traditional systems, providing a modern, scalable platform for diverse payment needs.