Emirates NBD has announced that its debit and credit card customers can now pay via Google Pay.
Google mobile payment feature now available in UAE
Android phone users in the UAE can now make “secure and contactless” payments with Google Pay.
XTOUCH introduces range of new lifestyle products
XTOUCH has announced the launch of XBone Bluetooth bone conduction headphones.
RAKBANK to tie-up with three new fintech firms
UAE based RAKBANK says it is in the process of tying up with three new fintech firms, in an attempt …
OMA Emirates sets up new HQ
OMA Group has announced that is has moved to their new office building premises, which is just behind King Faisal Mosque in Sharjah, UAE occupying an area of 60,000 sq ft.
Digital not analogue: German firm puts car keys onto smartphones
German engineering firm Bosch has launched an app Perfectly Keyless, which enables the smartphone to replace the analogue vehicle key.
HID Global rolls out world’s first secure, contactless ticketing solution
HID Global has announced that it became the first ticketing solution provider to be certified to deliver more secure, lower cost, faster contactless tickets based on an open standard called Calypso Light Application (CLAP).
New mobile-based payment app launches in Saudi Arabia
Visa has partnered with mada to bring mada Pay, the first mobile payment solution that supports contactless (NFC) transactions in Saudi Arabia.
RTA diversifies payment methods for Dubai motorists
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently enabled payment of fees using Near Field Communication (NFC) technology of smartphones and devices at Customer Happiness Centres.
UAE-based bank rolls out region’s first digital kiosk
Emirates NBD has partnered with Diebold Nixdorf to soon launch Emirates NBD EasyHub, the region’s first integrated digital kiosk that will allow customers to sign up for new products and access a variety of teller services, functioning like a mini-branch that is open beyond normal banking hours and all days of the week.
Masters of Tech: Wearable technology vendor of the year
As Tahawul Tech’s inaugural Masters of Tech Awards nears ever closer, we take a closer look at the nominees for the Wearable Technology category.
Smartphone sensor shipments to top 10B in 2020: study
Today’s smartphones contain a plethora of sensors which provide an array of features and functionalities boosting the overall user experience …
Marriott Hotels names MEA TestBED finalists
Marriott Hotels has announced the three finalists for its TestBED programme, which launched in the Middle East and Africa region …
HFTP and Naseba to organise inaugural HITEC Dubai
International association Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), in partnership with Naseba, are bringing Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) …
Dubai Economy signs new deal to develop emCash
Emcredit, a subsidiary of Dubai Economy, and UK-based Object Tech Group have signed a partnership deal for the development and implementation of emCash.
Apple Pay coming to UAE
Apple has announced that Apple Pay will be coming to UAE by the end of this with support from the following …
RAKBank enables Samsung Pay on ATMs
RAKBANK,in partnership with Diebold Nixdorf, has launched Samsung Pay on their ATMs. With more than 250 Diebold Nixdorf ATMs, RAKBANK …
Bahrain’s Batelco, AFS to roll out mobile wallet solution
The solution will help accelerate Bahrain’s journey toward a cashless digital society with added security for both consumers and merchants.
OMA Emirates enhances Mashreq POS terminals
OMA Emirates has recently completed the deployment of Ingenico Point of Sale (POS) terminals for Mashreq Bank in the UAE.
ADEC, Emirates Transport smart app to enhance student safety
The Abu Dhabi Education Council, ADEC, and Emirates Transport have launched ‘Hafilaty’, an app that enables parents to track their children to and from school.