Payment

Finance & Capital Market

Global Payment Services joins Bahrain Association of Banks

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

The Global Payment Services has officially joined the Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB), in a step that underscores the increasing need for closer collaboration between payment services providers and the banking sector, as the financial industry continues to evolve at pace.

Finance & Capital Market

HyperPay gets Saudi Central Bank payment gateway certification

Wed, 11 Feb 2026

HyperPay, a leading payment gateway provider in the Middle East, said it has successfully obtained National Payment Gateway (NPG) certification from the Saudi Central Bank underscoring its commitment to regulatory excellence and secure payment processing throughout the Kingdom.

Finance & Capital Market

AFS shines at Jewellery Arabia 2025 with 160% payment boost

Tue, 02 Dec 2025

Arab Financial Services (AFS) said it has delivered a standout performance at Jewellery Arabia 2025, supporting seamless digital payments across the five-day event, recording 160% payment growth, one of the strongest years in terms of both domestic and global activity.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Abu Dhabi Airports, Al Hail Holding forge deal to transform payment

Thu, 09 Oct 2025

Abu Dhabi Airports and Al Hail Holding have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the UAE's status as a global hub for tourism, fintech, and sustainable mobility.

Finance & Capital Market

STC Bank announces collaboration deal with Mastercard

Tue, 13 Jan 2026

Mastercard has announced that it has sealed a partnership deal with STC Bank, a subsidiary of state-owned Saudi Telecom Company, to empower its customers in the kingdom with greater access to a broad range of cross-border payment services.