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PYMNTS GCC Series: High Smartphone Penetration, Govt Support Boosts UAE’s FinTech Growth
Technology // July 11, 2022

Although not all countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — are known for their tech industries or their leadership in digital finance, a closer look reveals that the Arab Peninsula is...

DIFC Selects Tarabut Gateway for MENA’s First Open Finance Lab Partner 
Banking // June 28, 2022

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has chosen the open banking platform Tarabut Gateway as the preferred technical platform partner for its new Open Finance Lab, formally launching Tuesday (June 28), according to a press release.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Mastercard and Zand Team to Modernize Cross-Border Payments in UAE

August 14, 2025
Mastercard has partnered with Zand, a United Arab Emirates-based, artificial intelligence-driven FinTech and financial services group. 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 […]

DIFC Selects Tarabut Gateway for MENA’s First Open Finance Lab Partner 

June 28, 2022
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has chosen the open banking platform Tarabut Gateway as the preferred technical platform partner for its new Open Finance Lab, formally launching Tuesday (June...