“For Bahrain to own its digital economy, we need a proper ecosystem that will have a network with end-to-end digitisation. I think that will take at least two years more for Bahrain, even though we have a robust beginning,” said B. Chandrasekhar.
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Dubai Economy signs new deal to develop emCash
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UAE-based Freedom Pizza supports Apple Pay
Freedom Pizza is once again changing the way customers order food with the launch of Apple Pay, via the Apple …
Gemalto to introduce Security-as-a-service offerings
Gemalto’s will showcase its core technologies aimed at transforming enterprises and driving profitability at GITEX Technology Week.
Trriple explores the future of digital payments
In these days of accelerated digital transformation, a keenly-awaited development in the UAE is a safe and convenient mobile solution for personal financial transactions that can be funded with cash or bank account.
Payment experts: Digital payments to boost GCC e-commerce
Tahawul Tech spoke with regional experts on the evolving e-payment space in the GCC and its impact on the expanding e-commerce sector.
Western Union inks deal to boost digital payments in MENA
Western Union has announced a collaboration with the Arab Federation for e-Commerce, to jointly boost the uptake of e-Commerce and digital payments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Samsung Pay launches in the UAE
Samsung Gulf Electronics has announced the launch of its much-anticipated, flagship mobile payments service, Samsung Pay, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Facebook’s WhatsApp plans digital payment service for India
Facebook is planning a digital payments service for WhatsApp in India, its first such offering globally.
Iraq Wallet launches e-commerce platform
Iraq Wallet, the country’s mobile wallet and digital payment company, has expanded its ‘ZainCash’ service by launching chanbar.com, a multi-channel, cloud-based e-commerce platform to support Iraqi online entrepreneurs.
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From the moment that mobile phones became as common as carrying a wallet, advancements in their abilities and technologies have continued to shape the way we live our lives. Near Field Communication is next in this line of paradigm shifting technologies.