Mena news and trends

Mastercard and HyperPay Partner on Commercial Cards in Saudi Arabia
Mastercard // September 17, 2025

Mastercard and payment gateway provider HyperPay have partnered to issue commercial cards in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

PayPal Launches X-Border Payment Collaboration With TerraPay
Partnerships // April 15, 2025

PayPal and TerraPay are teaming to promote cross-border payments in the Middle East and Africa (MENA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

NymCard Gets $33 Million to Deepen MENA Embedded Finance Presence
Investments // March 19, 2025

Embedded finance platform NymCard has raised $33 million to extend its MENA region presence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Mastercard Expands Partnerships With Emirates NBD and Checkout.com
Mastercard // February 28, 2025

Mastercard has expanded two partnerships in the Middle East. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Business-Friendly Regulations Drive Open Banking Adoption in the Middle East

June 12, 2023
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is quickly becoming a hotbed for open banking, driven by a unique ecosystem, booming consumer demand and “forward-thinking” regulators, said Abdulla Almoayed, founder and CEO at Tarabut Gateway.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS […]

MENA’s AgriTech Revolution Captures VC Attention and Dollars

May 04, 2023
Total investment raised by startups in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) and broader Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) area crossed the $3 billion mark in 2022 as investors...

Legacy Payments Infrastructure Holds Small Merchants Back in Emerging Markets

February 16, 2023
The imbalance between payments issuance and acceptance is a major pain point in emerging markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

4 Trends Shaping EMEA Banking Sector in 2023

January 02, 2023
In this article, PYMNTS analyzes trends shaping the banking sector in the EMEA region. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Quick Reads
1001 AI Raises $9 Million For Critical Industry AI Projects

October 20, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) firm 1001 AI has raised $9 million in seed funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Mastercard and HyperPay Partner on Commercial Cards in Saudi Arabia

September 17, 2025
Mastercard and payment gateway provider HyperPay have partnered to issue commercial cards in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

PayPal Launches X-Border Payment Collaboration With TerraPay

April 15, 2025
PayPal and TerraPay are teaming to promote cross-border payments in the Middle East and Africa (MENA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

NymCard Gets $33 Million to Deepen MENA Embedded Finance Presence

March 19, 2025
Embedded finance platform NymCard has raised $33 million to extend its MENA region presence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...