Middle East

Digital payments on the rise in Saudia Arabia and Nigeria
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27 January, 2026

Digital payments on the rise in Saudia Arabia and Nigeria

Saudi Arabia and Nigeria witness digital payment growth, with Saudi consumers embracing cashless methods and Nigeria's transactions soaring 276%.
Visa’s new hub targets digital payments in Saudi, Bahrain
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23 December, 2025

Visa’s new hub targets digital payments in Saudi, Bahrain

Visa has created a new region comprising Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain—complete with a new country manager—to boost digital payments...
China turns against stablecoins; Sony preps PlayStation stable
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2 December, 2025

China turns against stablecoins; Sony preps PlayStation stable

China's central bank targets stablecoins amid regulatory challenges, while South Korea pushes for stablecoin legislation to advance digital finance.
Saudi construction revolutionized by tech; Morocco’s digital deal
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28 November, 2025

Saudi construction revolutionized by tech; Morocco’s digital deal

The digital revolution in the Middle East is transforming construction, with Saudi at the forefront of AI and technology integration.
UAE bank launches digital payments, card tokenization platform
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17 November, 2025

UAE bank launches digital payments, card tokenization platform

Sharjah Islamic Bank has launched SIB Pay to accelerate the UAE’s digital payments journey, offering QR code payments, soft POS...
Dubai approves global digital wallets for government payments
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5 November, 2025

Dubai approves global digital wallets for government payments

The Dubai Department of Finance announced an expansion across all government entities, providing new payment options for government service fees.