The du Pay enabled direct salary to the digital wallet also allows users to do international fund transfers

UAE's du now offers direct salary to digital wallet

New du Pay service targets those earning less than Dh5000/month

UAE experts flag risks in shift to banking in-app

As UAE banks phase out SMS OTPs, experts urge vigilance around in-app banking security

Enabling two-factor authentication on financial accounts when banking online.

Abu Dhabi Judiciary adopts digital currency for fees

ADJD becomes the 1st government entity in the Middle East to officially accept the AE Coin

The implementation of AE Coin in judicial payments sets a regional precedent for integrating digital currencies into government services.

UAE's botim making as many payments as calls now

Astra Tech's botim app now gets upgraded customer interface

botim has been making inroads in being one of the go-to platforms for remittances and other financial services.

ChatGPT AI investing: 5 must-know strategies to earn

Use AI the right way with insights from Prompt Engineering expert Edward Frank Morris

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UAE expats needn't worry about a remittance fee hike

'Upping remittance charges now risks losing clients' says Joy Alukkas

It was May 2024 that the last major remittance fee hike came into effect in UAE.

Middle East's largest payment processor got even bigger

Set to process $400b, FAB-Brookfield merger began with Network acquisition in 2024

The coming together of the UAE payment processors Network and Magnati takes another major step.

e&'s stake in UK telecom giant rises after buyback

e& has been one of the major shareholders in Vodafone since May 2022

Since 201, the UAE telecom-tech group e& had been expanding its reach, operationally and via investments, in overseas markets.

Saudi startup gets $10m for seed fund round

Stitch specializes in helping clients launch digital banking, payments solutions

Saudi fintech Stitch pulls in $10m as seed funding

Now get Labubu dolls delivered across UAE via Careem

Labubu collectibles soar in demand as they become harder to find in UAE stores

People look at collectable designer art toy Labubu at a Pop Mart pop-up store in Siam Center shopping mall in Bangkok on May 6, 2025.

DIB lends $150m to Turkcell for Türkiye tech upgrade

UAE bank expands cross-border role with strategic Islamic financing deal

Structured as a Sharia-compliant Murabaha deal with a five-year term, the facility marks a key push by DIB to finance real economy projects beyond its borders, especially in high-growth sectors like technology.

Careem Pay adds Jordan to UAE money transfer service

Transfers are capped at Dh25,000 per transaction, with a flat Dh10 fee for repeat users

The launch comes ahead of Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha, a period that traditionally sees a surge in cross-border remittances from the UAE.

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