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botim money and Mastercard Collaboration to Expand Cross-Border Payments From UAE to 150+ Countries
The new feature combines Mastercard's global infrastructure with botim's expanding financial ecosystem.
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The Dubai Fintech Summit Running From May 8-9, 2023 Aims To Set A Global Benchmark For How We Approach Financial Innovation
The DFS is expected to be hosting 5,000 c-suite leaders, over 120 speakers, and more than 1000 pre-qualified investors in Dubai.
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Why Cards As A Service Has The Potential To Revolutionize The Digital Payments Ecosystem In The MENAP
Cards as a service (CaaS) can be the true equalizer by massively reducing barriers, particularly for startups, to finally be able to issue cards, a rite of passage that, until recently, was only reserved for banks
By Ali Sattar
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Driving Change: Paymob Co-Founder And CEO Islam Shawky Is Ushering In A New Era For Digital Payments In The MENA Region
Paymob offers more than 40 payment methods, and empowers over 150,000 SME merchants to manage and scale their businesses.
By Tamara Pupic
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How Digital Payments Can Enable SMEs To Become More Competitive In The Post-Pandemic Era
Without a doubt, digital payments will be a key factor in enabling SMEs to become more competitive moving forward.
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Gateway To Growth: Monty Group’s Mountasser Hachem Is Tapping Into The Multi-Billion Dollar Fintech Industry With MontyPay
By launching digital payment gateway MontyPay aims to negate the obsolete nature of existing payment gateways with a one-stop-shop approach to its services.
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Startup Spotlight: Dubai-Based Direct Debit Is Easing The Process Of Budgeting For Quarterly And Biannual Payments
Using a single log-in on the Direct Debit platform, users can ensure that they pay their major bills and fees in monthly instalments.
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Dubai-Based Startup PointCheckout Launches New App To Reduce Digital Payment Pain Points For SMEs Across The UAE
"Our focus from day one has been on customer service and automation, which is very unique in the payments industry, especially in the UAE."
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Four Points To Keep In Mind When Designing Your E-Commerce Experience In The MENAP Region
Even an established presence cannot be guaranteed forever, leaving no room for complacency. So, how do you make sure that you are not one of those merchants that close their virtual doors for good each year?
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Catalyzing Online Commerce: How The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Impacted Business As We Know It
Visa's COVID-19 CEMEA Impact Tracker shows how the COVID-19 pandemic has radically altered how customers interact with businesses today.
By Tamara Pupic
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Winning The E-Commerce Battle In The Post COVID-19 Era
How can e-commerce capitalize on the current trend and thrive by moving far beyond the basic sites and apps? Check out these tips.
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Where You Shop Matters: How Thinking Local Can Help Kickstart The COVID-19 Recovery
Visa's survey shows just how severely some of our local businesses have been affected and how the outbreak has impacted consumers' purchase behavior and attitudes, level of spending and payment preferences.
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With The COVID-19 Crisis Negatively Impacting Many Of The UAE’s Small Businesses, Visa’s “Where You Shop Matters” Initiative Aims To Empower The Sector
"From e-commerce to security, our 'Where You Shop Matters' initiative aims to help support and empower the local small businesses that serve as the backbone of our communities."
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution Is Our Responsibility
From e-commerce to blockchain, the future of cutting-edge technologies depends on those who choose to believe in them.
By Lina Hediah
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Go Cashless To Stimulate Economic Growth: Visa And Moody’s Study Highlights Positive Impact Of Electronic Payment On GDP
Moving towards an economy dominated by cashless transactions can bring tangible benefits to both emerging and developed economies.