Visa and Startupbootcamp have hosted “FastTrack”, a mentoring session for startups participating in the Dubai Smart City Accelerator, which is hosted in Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre (dtec).
New visa rules to attract more investors and innovators to the UAE
In line with UAE’s position as a primary destination for international investors and global talents, the UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has adopted a new system of entry visas for investors and professional talents providing them with a long-term visa for up to 10 years.0 3687New 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.
Over 60% of UAE consumers use unsecured WiFi when shopping online
The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai and Visa have launched a consumer education campaign that aims to promote safe card usage and provide consumers with tips and advice to protect themselves against payment-related fraud.
UAE announces new visa rules to attract investors and innovators
The UAE has adopted a new system of entry visas for investors and professional talents providing them with a long-term visa for up to 10 years.
Dubai fintech accelerator kicks off 2018 programme
FinTech Hive at DIFC has announced that it will begin accepting applications for its 2018 programme starting Sunday, 20th May, kicking off a competitive search for the top financial technology (fintech) and insurance technology (insurtech) innovators in the region.
GCC travelers rely heavily on online sources: Visa
Visa has recently shared the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-related findings of its comprehensive look at global travel and tourism trends …
Kuwait to begin electronic visa renewal next year: report
Kuwait’s Ministry of the Interior has reportedly announced plans to digitize the renewal of residence visa for expatriates from the beginning of 2019.
Visa’s pilot biometric card to launch in the Middle East
Visa will soon launch its first bettery-less dual interface biometrics payment card (chip- and contactless-enabled) in the Middle East.
“98% of UAE wants biometric payments”: Visa
Visa has announced results of UAE research which reveals that almost all consumers would welcome the introduction of some form …
Dubai tech free zone achieves $160 million in revenues
Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) has reached $56 million (AED 205.7 million), an increase of 9.5 percent over the previous year, as the number of firms increased in 2017.