Visa today announced new capabilities across Visa Accept and Visa Direct that are designed to expand how smartphones can accept and send digital payments. The updates are intended to make it easier for small businesses in emerging markets from street vendors to growing online merchants to manage payments using tools they already rely on. “Every tap, scan and swipe is …

News Desk RIYADH, KSA: Abhi, the region’s neobank of the future, has announced a partnership with Syarah, the leading online platform for buying and financing cars in Saudi Arabia, to enable greater financial flexibility for employees through Abhi’s Earned Wage Access (EWA) solution. Through this collaboration, Syarah employees will be able to access a portion of their earned salary in …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has announced a strategic collaboration with Mastercard to expand the global reach of its Quick Remit solution, enabling Mashreq’s customers to transfer money abroad through its digital banking channels. Through this collaboration, Mastercard Move, the company’s portfolio of money movement capabilities, will elevate Mashreq’s cross-border remittance capabilities, …

ABU DHABI: Al Masraf (Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade) has announced the launch of its new corporate identity, marking a new phase in its journey built on trust, expertise and long-standing relationships. The new identity reflects the Bank’s ambition to deliver proposition-driven, people-centric capabilities that are tailored to the relationships we share with our clients. Al Masraf officially …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Expo City Dubai has signed an agreement with Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, to introduce tailored mortgage and home financing solutions designed to support buyers across its diverse residential portfolio. The partnership reflects strong long-term momentum in Dubais residential real estate sector, with increasing demand for …

By Rafiq Vayani SHARJAH: The fifth edition of Khorfakkan Mango Festival concluded on Sunday at Expo Khorfakkan, following a three-day celebration of one of the UAE’s most valued seasonal fruits.Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in cooperation with the Municipal Council of Khorfakkan, Khorfakkan City Municipality and Expo Khorfakkan, the festival ran from 26 to 28 …

Benchmarking workshop supports innovation, digital transformation and operational excellence By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised a benchmarking workshop with Siemens Energy to exchange best practice and explore opportunities for innovation, digital transformation and continuous improvement across key operational and corporate functions. Key focus areas included employee and customer happiness, sustainability, procurement, and health and safety. …

The UAE’s largest property portal is now available in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Dutch, further strengthening its accessibility for international property seekers DUBAI: Bayut, the UAE’s largest property portal, has announced the launch of five new language options on its platform: French, German, Italian, Spanish and Dutch. This latest expansion reflects Bayut’s continued focus on enhancing the customer experience …

News Desk DUBAI: Huawei, a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, set out its vision for the next decade of mobile communications at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2026, while highlighting the Middle East’s growing strategic role as the industry transitions toward AI-native networks and a new era of token-based connectivity.Held under the theme …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: SAMANA Developers proudly celebrates the remarkable achievement of Ms. Urusa Imran, Director – Business Development, on being recognized as Real Estate Executive of the Year. This prestigious accolade reflects her outstanding leadership, strategic vision, unwavering dedication, and significant contribution to the growth and success of SAMANA Developers. Her achievement stands as a testament to the company’s …