Opera, a global web innovator, unveils MiniPay – a blockchain-based wallet built on the Celo blockchain. Directly integrated into the Opera Mini browser, MiniPay makes it easier and more affordable for individuals across Africa to acquire and send or receive stablecoins – simply by using mobile phone numbers. Leveraging the unique benefits of Celo’s mobile-first infrastructure, Opera is […]

Scotiabank and Chase Payment Solutions, part of J.P. Morgan Payments, announced the extension of their long-standing strategic agreement to offer best-in-class merchant service solutions to Canadian small business owners, and commercial and corporate clients from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Through this collaboration, Scotiabank and Chase will provide merchant clients with access to a secure and reliable payments platform that […]

The eighth edition of the Belt and Road Summit, jointly organized by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded after a successful two-day event at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Marking 10 years of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), […]

Mastercard and Paysend, a UK-based fintech, have expanded their collaboration to enhance cross-border payments for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are increasingly looking for ways to send money or pay vendors across the globe quickly and securely. While digital payments are seeing strong growth with two-thirds of SMEs sending and receiving cross-border payments through […]

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) to enhance cooperation and achieve the strategic objectives of advancing the community through the dissemination of knowledge. The MoU was signed between His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF, and Her Excellency […]

Copart UAE Auctions and Insurance House PJSC have signed an Agreement for digitally automated auction services. This collaboration will see Copart offering vehicles for sale at its online auctions on behalf of Insurance House. The agreement will see Copart handle the online auctioning of vehicles for Insurance House, providing a comprehensive suite of services, including […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital connectivity, Pakistan finds itself at a crossroads. With Nayatel, a telecom leader, joining hands with Secureism, a trusted cybersecurity solution provider, the promise of enhanced digital security is now within reach. Nayatel made the decision to step into the cybersecurity world after some of its business customers suffered from […]

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, in collaboration with Google Arts & Culture, and the British Council, proudly launched ‘Pakistan’s Museum of Food’, a digital hub featuring the rich and diverse culinary landscape of Pakistan. ‘Pakistan’s Museum of Food’ is the largest and most comprehensive exploration of Pakistani cuisine online, featuring over 9000 Images, over  90 videos, and over […]

In a significant development aimed at investing in and developing human capital, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has partnered with Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance as the exclusive provider of health insurance services for the newly launched “DOAM” job loyalty program, targeting over 1.2 million male and female public sector employees across […]

Building on its strong momentum in generative AI and breadth of customer experience (CX) capabilities, Capgemini introduced a Generative AI for CX Foundry for clients using Salesforce. The Foundry is the latest addition to Capgemini’s broad portfolio of services that leverage the transformative force of generative AI to fuel innovation and accelerate business value and growth. The […]