
financial inclusion
Mastercard Launches SME Resilience Program Across Middle East
Mastercard launches Built Small. Moving Strong, a regional SME resilience program supporting small businesses across the Middle East with financial tools, policy alignment and digital enablement to navigate supply chain disruptions and financial challenges.
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Ericsson and Mastercard Launch Collaboration for Global Money Movement
Ericsson and Mastercard collaborate to integrate fintech platforms for easier money movement. The deal targets unbanked populations starting in the Middle East.

e& money Secures Finance Company License to Expand Financial Inclusion in UAE
e& money obtains Finance Company license from UAE Central Bank, expanding beyond payments into AI-driven lending services for over two million customers.

SAMA Approves Vision Bank to Launch Digital Banking Operations in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) grants approval for Vision Bank to begin operations in Saudi Arabia, reinforcing financial stability, competition, and Vision 2030 goals for digital economy and financial inclusion.

Mastercard and Monak advance financial inclusion for unbanked workers across MENA with launch of digital financial services platform
Dubai, UAE; 8 August 2025: Mastercard has joined forces with Monak, an Oman-based fintech company, to launch a digital financial services platform that enhances cross-border money transfers for migrant workers and improves wage disbursement and onboarding processes for employers. The platform also reduces the cost and complexity traditionally associated with basic financial services, thereby supporting […]

Wallet Top-Ups UAE: Checkout.com & du Pay Partner
Discover how Checkout.com and du Pay are revolutionizing wallet top-ups UAE. This new partnership enhances financial accessibility across the nation.


