Ajman Transport Authority launches contactless payments on public buses
The Ajman Transport Authority has partnered with BPC to become the first authority in the UAE to implement contactless digital payments on public transport buses.
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Author: Mark Dowdall
Weekly news roundup Middle East & Europe – July 19th
Welcome to this week’s weekly news roundup, where we bring you a quick overview of the latest developments in finance, payments, retail, e-commerce and more across the Middle East and Europe regions.
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Etihad Guest inks deal with Pointspay to enhance benefits for online shoppers
Etihad Guest has extended its partnership with Pointspay in a move that will see a new solution launched in the Middle East later this year.
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Zara taps Bambuser to bring live shopping to Europe and the US
Retail giant Zara is teaming up with video commerce patform, Bambuser to strengthen its live shopping offering in Europe and the US.
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Jordan Kuwait Bank, Foo launch eliWallet with Mastercard
Jordan Kuwait Bank (JKB) has launched eliWallet, a new multicurrency payment as part of a collaboration with Mastercard and FOO.
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Kenya mobile wallet payments market to grow by 5.7% in 2024
The Kenyan mobile wallet payments market is forecast to grow by 5.7% in 2024 to reach KES8.4 trillion ($60.1 billion).
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5 loyalty rewards all retailers should consider in 2024
Loyalty programs today are a vital part of any customer engagement strategy. Here are 5 loyalty rewards all retailers should consider in 2024.
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EE opens second Experience store in London
EE is opening its second Experience store in London, following the launch of its flagship Studio last June,
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Hub71 startup Dopay secures $13.5 million in Series A funding
Dopay will use the funds to expand its digital payroll and payments platform in its initial market, Egypt.
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Eventbrite enables in-app ticket purchases on TikTok
Eventbrite and TikTok are introducing this new social commerce feature.
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The U.S. Payments Forum publishes whitepaper: “The Role of Mobile IDs in Payments”
The new whitepaper looks at the state of mobile IDs and how they can be used in today’s payments ecosystem.
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Saudi Central Bank launches Naqd
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has launched “Naqd,” a government banking services platform
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Qashier unveils payment-linked loyalty programme
Qashier’s new loyalty programme allows customers to earn points by tapping and paying with their linked cards at partnering merchants.
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Visa partners with Wirex to drive Web3 payment adoption
Web3 money app, Wirex has expanded its partnership with Visa in a bid to make digital currency use more seamless.
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Over 60% of consumers now use international real-time payments, says GlobalData
Cross-border payments are becoming increasingly important to international economies, the latest research has revealed
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South Korea card payments market to reach almost $1 trillion in 2024
The South Korean card payments market is forecast to reach almost $1 trillion supported by high consumer preference for electronic payments.
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Qatar National Bank inks deal to enable UPI payments
Qatar National Bank has inked a deal with NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) to facilitate UPI payment acceptance across Qatar.
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Walmart steps up plans to modernise grocery network
By implementing the technology, Walmart is aiming to meet a change in customer shopping habits.
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Weekly news roundup Middle East & Europe – July 12th
Welcome to this week’s weekly news roundup, where we bring you a quick overview of the latest developments in finance, payments, retail, e-commerce and more across the Middle East and Europe regions.
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Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce records grow by 17.47% in Q2 2024
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has reported a significant 17.47% increase in the issuance of existing commercial records for e-commerce in the Kingdom.
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