Visa

Finance & Capital Market

Visa launches enhanced A2A Protect innovations

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has announced an enhanced version of A2A Protect, delivering real-time risk insights that help banks stop account-to-account fraud before money leaves customer accounts.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman offers new free 14-day visa for tourists from select countries

Mon, 03 Aug 2026

Oman has introduced a new free 14-day tourist visa for nationals of selected countries to provide greater flexibility for visitors and enhancing the country's tourism offerings.

Finance & Capital Market Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

ADIB unveils Marriott Bonvoy co-branded Visa cards for UAE travellers

Thu, 27 Aug 2026

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), Marriott Bonvoy and Visa have launched two co-branded credit cards in the UAE, targeting travellers seeking rewards and premium lifestyle benefits.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

DCT Abu Dhabi offers free entry visa for Indian tourists

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has introduced a new travel trade initiative that enables participating partners to offer complimentary UAE entry visas to Indian passport holders booking holidays in Abu Dhabi.

IT & Telecommunications

Visa launches threat intelligence platform

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Visa has launched the Visa Threat Intelligence Platform (VTIP), a new solution that helps financial institutions detect and respond to cyber threats that can lead to fraud and financial loss, leveraging the same cybersecurity capabilities Visa uses to protect its own global network.

Finance & Capital Market

Sav ties up with Visa to enhance digital payment experience

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

Sav, the region’s rapidly growing consumer fintech platform, and Visa, a world leader in digital payments, have signed an exclusive five-year, multimillion-dollar strategic partnership that will see Visa become Sav's exclusive card network across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Miscellaneous

US embassy in Abu Dhabi, Dubai consulate cancel consular appointments

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

The US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and US Consulate General in Dubai have cancelled consular appointments from July 13 to 15 due to the regional security situation, a US Mission to UAE post on X said.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Travel technology firm Atlys opens first Dubai store

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

Atlys, a travel technology company enabling travellers to apply for visas across 120+ destinations, has opened its first experience centre at BurJuman Mall, Dubai.

Miscellaneous

Qatar ends temporary extension of visas from June 7

Fri, 29 May 2026

Qatar's Ministry of Interior (MOI) has announced the termination of automatic extension of all types of expired or nearly expired entry visas, effective Sunday, June 7.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

VFS Global opens new Turkey visa centre in Bahrain

Sat, 16 May 2026

VFS Global has opened a new Türkiye Visa Application Centre in Manama, Bahrain, on the 18th floor of the Diplomat Commercial Offices in the Diplomatic Area, enhancing secure visa services for travellers.