Visa Inc. announced a partnership agreement with ABHI, a leading fintech company, and YellowPepper to introduce Account-to-Account (A2A) payments in the UAE. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the financial landscape by driving innovation, promoting financial inclusion, and accelerating the adoption of new payment solutions in the CEMEA region. Shahebaz Khan, SVP and Head of Commercial […]

To remain at the forefront of innovation and uphold our commitment to providing the best digital banking experience, Allied Bank (ABL) is pleased to announce another step in the advancement of Metaverse and Web 3.0 initiatives for its customers. This initiative is made possible in collaboration with Synapsify Systems (SSL), a deep-tech R&D company, and Fasset, a UAE-based […]

Telenor Microfinance Bank, the operator of Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform, easypaisa, has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) for Digital Retail Bank (DRB) license from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) under the Licensing and Regulatory Framework for Digital Banks. This remarkable achievement positions TMB as a digital bank poised to offer a wide array […]

Pakistani telecom operator, Ufone 4G has joined forces with JoChaho, a leading e-commerce mobile application, to revolutionize the online shopping experience for millions of customers across the country. The partnership aligns with Ufone 4G’s sustained commitment to enable customers and transform user journeys to digital technology and innovation. JoChaho is an innovative and trusted marketplace […]

In a remarkable spirit for innovation and forward-thinking, the Bank of Punjab (BOP) hosted a launch ceremony to unveil the details for their hyped Pakistan’s largest hackathon ‘Sprint Pakistan – Powered by digiBOP, Empowering Innovation for Global Impact’ in collaboration with its executing partner, (NICL) at LUMS who will be involving NICs across these cities. […]

The Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Dr. Umer Saif, envisaged setting up a government-backed Venture Capital (VC) Fund of Fund to strengthen the startup and fintech ecosystems by providing financial support to new ventures and startups. During his visit to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Dr. Saif showed a keen […]

The United-Kingdom-based Global Brands Magazine (GBM) has recently recognized Ooredoo Oman for its transformative digitalization strategy and its seamless customer experience. During the 11th edition of GBM’s Telecom Awards, Ooredoo won the award in the competitive Digital Transformation and Customer Experience category. GBM competitively selected Ooredoo Oman from telecom companies worldwide for its exceptional commitment […]

Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance, the leading provider of health insurance services in the Kingdom, participated in the Middle East’s Digital Experience Show 2023. The two-day event, held on September 5th and 6th at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, brought together top executives from the tech, finance, and insurance sectors across the […]

NUST Placement Office is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with S&P Global Inc., solidified through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on September 14th, 2023. This strategic partnership is set to reshape research, industrial connectivity, training, and employment prospects for both institutions. Pro-Rector RIC – Dr. Rizwan Riaz and Managing Director S&P Global – […]

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 […]