The launch was coordinated with several banks, mobile payment application providers, and fintech companies to facilitate the integration of both international and local systems
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Wizz Air announces Google and Apple Pay services
Wizz Air expands digital payment options with Google and Apple Pay purchases
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Bitget integrates Apple Pay, Google Pay to streamline fiat-to-crypto purchases
Users can now buy crypto with ease across 140 fiat currencies and over 100 cryptocurrencies, ensuring broad accessibility and convenience
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Astra Tech brings Apple Pay to its Botim prepaid card customers
The company’s move to integrate Apple Pay with Botim follows the launch of its multi-currency prepaid card in partnership with Mastercard in August 2023
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Apple announces new buy now pay later feature for Apple Pay users
Users can also apply for Apple Pay Later loans from $50 to $1,000
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The rise of contactless payments in the UAE
Dubai’s biggest bank reveals huge growth in contactless take-up amid ongoing pandemic
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Video: Why big tech is getting into finance
In 2019, many large tech firms announced plans to offer financial products and services.
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Money Talks: Visa delves into the future of online payments
The UAE has set itself a big aim to become a completely cashless society within the next few years.
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Expat living standards in UAE are highest in the region
Latest research from Ding shows 61% earn more than $1,361 per month
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New iPhones to share limelight as Apple revs up services
Services, subscriptions and online content will likely share the stage with the company’s glitzy hardware as Apple seeks to shift its focus away from a smartphone market
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RTA boosts payment options across Dubai taxi fleet
Transport authority installs point of sale devices across the entire fleet of taxis in Dubai to ease the payment of fares
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Cash is still king in Saudi Arabia, despite fintech growth
Non-cash transactions accounted for less than a fifth in Saudi Arabia in 2016 – well shy of the ratio of 28% target for next year
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Mastercard and mada team up to offer Apple Pay in Saudi Arabia
Brand View: Highly anticipated move heralds new era for mobile payments in the country, with National Commercial Bank and Riyad Bank cardholders among the first to enjoy the benefits of the mobile payment service
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Visa launches Apple Pay in Saudi Arabia
Apple Pay will allow Visa cardholders across the kingdom to make payments using their Apple devices
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Apple Pay said to be coming to Saudi Arabia this week
Advertisements from Al-Rajhi Bank suggest Apple Pay will be available in Saudi Arabia on February 19
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RTA launches Apple, Samsung Pay in Dubai taxis
Secure mobile payment and digital wallet services were launched in the UAE during the last year
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Dubai Police introduce Apple SmartPay for payments
Customers can now pay for services at smart centres around the city