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The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib, signed two memorandums of understanding on 3 October 2026 at the CBUAE’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. H.E. …

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the Central Bank of Syria signed a memorandum of understanding on 2 October 2026 to cooperate on payment systems, financial technology, financial …

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) have renewed their Dh5 billion ($1.36 billion) currency swap agreement for another five years. The deal …

Fortis Digital Solutions has partnered with Paymob to integrate its SmartPOS software directly onto Paymob’s payment terminals in the UAE, the companies announced on 8 September 2026. The integration turns …

Alaan, the UAE spend management platform, has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE for both a Stored Value Facilities licence and a Retail Payment Services Category …

Airwallex is committing $43 million to UAE expansion over five years, part of a wider $1.135 billion investment across Europe, the Middle East and Africa announced in March. The company …

Botim, the UAE’s homegrown communications and fintech platform, and Mastercard have launched Mastercard One Credential in the UAE, giving eligible Botim cardholders the ability to switch between prepaid balances and …

Dubai’s evolution from a regional trading post to a global financial powerhouse has been nothing short of cinematic. As we approach 2026, the city is doubling down on its digital-first …

The United Arab Emirates continues to solidify its reputation as a global magnet for entrepreneurial talent, driven by a regulatory environment that prioritizes ease of doing business and financial inclusivity. …

UPFRONT, a UAE-based financial automation and analytics trailblazer, has officially partnered with CredibleX, the region’s premier embedded finance platform. This collaboration is designed to fundamentally dismantle the barriers to sme …