Daily Archives: March 12, 2025

Business & Investments

Mastercard and LikeCard launch family banking solution to make smart spending simpler

  • New digital solution enhances financial responsibility and secure money management for parents and children in Egypt, Saudia Arabia and the UAE

Dubai, UAE; 11 March 2025: Mastercard and LikeCard, one of the leading platforms of ecommerce prepaid cards in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, have partnered to launch an innovative family banking solution designed to enhance financial literacy and responsible spending. The platform empowers parents and children with a seamless and secure digital banking experience, helping families make smarter financial decisions together.

Continue reading Mastercard and LikeCard launch family banking solution to make smart spending simpler →
Business & Investments

Blue Ocean Global revolutionises e-commerce, amplifying brand presence on major platforms

With a distribution network spread across 40+ countries and significant presence on major online channels, Blue Ocean Global facilitates faster market penetration for regional and international brands

Date: Dubai, UAE, March 11, 2025

Blue Ocean Global, one of the largest e-commerce distributors in the UAE and KSA, continues to empower leading brands to make their mark in the UAE and globally, facilitating ease of market access and distribution on leading e-commerce platforms.

Continue reading Blue Ocean Global revolutionises e-commerce, amplifying brand presence on major platforms →
Business & Investments

Fintech Galaxy and ProgressSoft Join Forces to Advance Open Banking in MENA

  • ProgressSoft collaborates with Fintech Galaxy to accelerate Open Banking adoption across the region.
  • Integration of Open Banking solutions and real-time payments will enable seamless compliance, secure transactions, and financial data connectivity.

Fintech Galaxy, a regional leader in Open Banking and financial innovation, and ProgressSoft, a global provider of real-time payment solutions, have partnered to fast-track Open Banking adoption and regulatory compliance across MENA. By advancing Open Banking adoption across the financial sector and leveraging national payment infrastructures and existing payment rails, this collaboration enables banks, payment service providers (PSPs), and regulators to streamline compliance, enhance digital transactions, and build scalable financial ecosystems.

Continue reading Fintech Galaxy and ProgressSoft Join Forces to Advance Open Banking in MENA →
Travel & Tourism

Zayed International Airport Recognised as “Best Airport at Arrivals Globally” For Third Consecutive Year

  • ACI World’s Annual ASQ Awards recognise airport excellence in customer experience for third consecutive year
  • Passengers worldwide vote Zayed International Airport best for arrivals experience
  • Continued commitment to customer experience sets a benchmark for airports worldwide

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 11 March 2025: Zayed International Airport (AUH) has been crowned “Best Airport at Arrivals Globally” by the Airports Council International (ACI) World at the 2024 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. This prestigious recognition solidifies AUH’s position as a leading global aviation hub and gateway to Abu Dhabi and highlights its commitment to seamless and exceptional arrival experience.

Welcoming nearly 29 million passengers in 2024, Zayed International Airport continues to redefine the travellers’ experience with its state-of-the-art facilities. The airport boasts world-class facilities, significantly enhanced operational capacity, and a relentless focus on passenger comfort and efficient processing, ensuring an exceptional welcome to Abu Dhabi.

Continue reading Zayed International Airport Recognised as “Best Airport at Arrivals Globally” For Third Consecutive Year →