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UAE launches Gioan national payments system to cut fees and boost digital finance UAE launches Gioan national payments system on July 20, 2026, to reduce payment fees, bolster digital finance, …

Sheikh Mansour launches Jiwan national payments system as Jiwan card issuance begins Sheikh Mansour inaugurates Jiwan national payments system and announces phased issuance of Jiwan cards across UAE banks and …

Sheikh Mansour launches Jiyun national payments system as UAE banks begin issuing cards UAE rolls out Jiyun national payments card system to strengthen financial infrastructure, enable contactless, online and ATM …

UAE Banks Urge Extra Cards and App Controls as Unauthorised Card Use Attempts Rise UAE bankers warn of rising unauthorised card use attempts, advising consumers to use secondary cards, virtual …

Emirates NBD launches real-time cross-border payments on Partior blockchain Emirates NBD launches real-time cross-border payments on Partior blockchain, enabling instant USD settlement via JPMorgan and planned multi-currency expansion. Emirates NBD …

Dubai Chambers-WeBank MoU to expand digital banking and SME finance across Dubai Dubai Chambers-WeBank MoU will provide digital accounts, institutional financing and payment solutions to support Dubai’s cashless strategy and …

Indonesia-China local currency agreement in Shanghai aims to strengthen regional financial resilience Indonesia-China local currency agreement signed in Shanghai on 11 June 2026 expands yuan-rupiah settlements, QR cross-border payments and …

Electric car discounts in Germany fall as retroactive subsidies begin German automakers cut electric car discounts in May after retroactive state subsidies began, widening the purchase-price gap with comparable combustion-engine …

Crypto.com Secures UAE Stored Value Facilities License, Sets Stage for Dubai Government Crypto Payments Crypto.com obtains UAE Stored Value Facilities license, enabling Dubai government fee payments with digital assets and …