Latest news with #SeamlessMiddleEast2025
Mid East Info
2 days ago
- Business
- Mid East Info
HyperPay unveils ‘HyperTap' at Seamless Middle East 2025 to optimise user experience and transaction security
HyperPay, the leading payment gateway provider in MENA, launched 'HyperTap' – a new service designed to enhance user experience and transaction security for small business owners, mobile-first users, and tech-savvy professionals – during the company's participation in Seamless Middle East 2025 in Dubai. This launch supports HyperPay's expansion strategy in the Middle East, including plans to enter new markets such as Bahrain, Egypt, and Qatar. HyperPay's participation in Seamless Middle East 2025 in Dubai allowed the company to showcase its cutting-edge digital payment technologies and connect with key players in the fintech sector. The company has further expanded its product range by launching HyperTap, an advanced payment system that transforms customers' smartphones into contactless point-of-sale terminals. HyperPay employs 3D Secure protocols to reduce the risk of fraud and verify the identity of cardholders in real-time, making the checkout process safer for both customers and merchants. The system also supports both browser-based and app-based 3D Secure authentication, ensuring optimal performance across mobile and web platforms. With its advanced NFC technology, HyperTap guarantees quick, secure transactions while protecting customers' data. Muhannad Ebwini, Founder and CEO of HyperPay, stated, 'By taking part in Seamless Middle East 2025, we were able to showcase our advanced fintech offerings and gain insight into the latest developments propelling the sector forward. With the launch of HyperTap, we have taken the step to secure and simplify contactless payment solutions for small businesses and mobile-centric services further. HyperTap's integration capabilities include COPYandPAY, which requires minimal effort from merchants, and Server-to-Server connections that adhere to EMVCo guidelines to ensure 3D Secure compatibility. As a result, the self-service app can be easily configured and allows users to accept payments instantly without upfront hardware costs, making it ideal for small and medium-sized businesses.' The latest edition of Seamless Middle East gathered over 25,000 attendees, over 750 exhibitors, and over 500 speakers. The event, held from May 20 to 22, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, provided attendees with the chance to connect with buyers, leading payment providers, fintech and banking firms, and eCommerce and retail representatives. As an influential forum, Seamless Middle East will continue offering insights into key trends and topics advancing the digital commerce industry.
Campaign ME
6 days ago
- Business
- Campaign ME
Turkey's OneIngage expands to MENA with Dubai launch
OneIngage, a next-generation marketing, media and technology company backed by Turkey's largest and longest-standing conglomerate, Koç Group, has officially launched its regional hub in Dubai. With deep roots in digital marketing, OneIngage brings MENA its ability to blend creativity, data, and technology into a fully integrated service offering. From strategic planning and media activation to content creation, customer experience, and martech enablement, the company aims to deliver end-to-end solutions designed to grow brands with speed and precision. OneIngage claims this launch is part of the company's broader international growth plans and has strategically chosen the UAE to enter the region as it stands as one of the world's most dynamic digital economies. Powered by Koç Group's 99-year legacy of business, OneIngage aims to build a scalable foundation for long-term value creation in the region with this launch. Serhan Turfan, CEO of KoçZer and Board Member of OneIngage, said the move to Dubai aims to reflect more than just a physical presence, but also shape a new mindset in the way marketing works. 'Dubai represents more than expansion – it's a mindset shift in how marketing should evolve,' Turfan said. 'We see it as a gateway to bold thinking and scalable impact. With the right people, structure, and ambition, we're setting the foundation for a new way of working that delivers real value.' OneIngage claims to have grown into a trusted growth partner for clients across industries such as tourism, financial services, retail, e-commerce, and automotive – consistently blending data, creativity, and technology to generate measurable business outcomes. Pınar Ercan Tursun, CEO and Board Member of OneIngage, said he views this new chapter as a continuation of what the company has been building for years. 'Turkey shaped us to move fast, stay agile, and focus on outcomes,' she said. 'We're bringing that same energy and mindset to the UAE and MENA – adapted to local nuances and business needs.' On the ground in Dubai, operations will be led by Kerem Emre Akarlar, Managing Director of OneIngage MENA, who brings in-depth regional expertise to the role. Akarlar's career spans over two decades at the intersection of marketing, media, and business transformation. He built and led cross-functional teams, launched award-winning campaigns, and delivered commercial success for global and regional brands. Akarlar previously served in senior positions at ITP Media Group. 'Our goal is to elevate what works by blending local relevance with our core strengths,' Akarlar said. 'At OneIngage, we merge performance-driven marketing with technology-based creative content and data driven decisions.' As part of its market rollout, OneIngage participated in Seamless Middle East 2025, held from May 20 to 22 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The agency leveraged the roadshow to highlight its services in media, creative and technology.
Channel Post MEA
23-05-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Mozn Launches Agentic AI for Financial Crime Prevention
Mozn has announced the addition of Agentic AI to its flagship FOCAL platform at Seamless Middle East 2025 in Dubai. FOCAL's new Agentic AI leverages machine learning to streamline investigations, uncover hidden patterns, and deliver clear, explainable insights to accelerate decision-making. Mozn has also announced the addition of a new module, Financial Crime Analytics (FCA) to its FOCAL suite. FCA leverages AI and data science to connect with different sources of data from existing enterprise or financial crime prevention systems, consolidating insights into a single, intelligent view for streamlined financial crime detection and prevention. 'The launch of FOCAL's Agentic AI marks a bold step forward in our mission to outpace financial crime through innovation,' said Malik Alyousef, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Mozn. 'Along with the introduction of FOCAL Financial Crime Analytics, institutions can now unify scattered data from across their financial crime systems into a single, intelligent view – enabling sharper insights, faster investigations, and smarter decisions. Combined, these new additions deliver AI-driven precision and real-time intelligence needed to stay ahead of evolving threats, strengthen compliance, and build lasting trust in the digital economy.' This continuous innovation is also being recognized across the industry. FOCAL's growing strength in AI-powered risk and compliance continues to gain industry-wide recognition. It was recently recognized as a Best-of-Breed solution by Chartis Research in Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) for wealth management, corporate and investment banking, a distinction that reinforces its leadership in financial crime prevention and compliance. 0 0
Mid East Info
21-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Al Ansari Exchange and UnionPay International Launch Real-Time Remittance Service to China via MoneyExpress
Al Ansari Exchange, a subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services and the largest remittance and foreign exchange company in the UAE, and UnionPay International announced today the launch of MoneyExpress remittance service in the UAE. This partnership marks a significant milestone, as Al Ansari Exchange becomes the first exchange company in the entire GCC region to integrate directly with UnionPay's infrastructure, streamlining remittances through a fully digital, real-time interface ensuring speed, transparency, and user convenience. This agreement was signed during Seamless Middle East 2025, in the presence of Mr. Ali Al Najjar, Chief Operating Officer at Al Ansari Exchange and Mr. Luping Zhang, General Manager of Middle East of UnionPay International. 'Digital innovation is at the heart of our strategy, and the launch of MoneyExpress marks a significant step forward in cross-border payment solutions,' said Ali Al Najjar, COO of Al Ansari Exchange. 'By directly integrating with UnionPay's network, we are removing traditional barriers to remittance, delivering a faster, more cost-effective, and customer-centric solution that strengthens our position as a digital leader in financial services.' 'We are pleased to partner with Al Ansari Exchange to introduce MoneyExpress in the UAE,' said Luping Zhang, General Manager of Middle East of UnionPay International. 'This service offers customers a secure, real-time, and cost-effective way to send money to China. With upfront exchange rate settlement and direct crediting in RMB, it simplifies the process and eliminates hidden fees, enhancing convenience for senders and recipients alike.' Unlike traditional remittance channels, MoneyExpress guarantees the exchange rate upfront and credits the recipient's UnionPay card in Chinese renminbi (RMB) instantly, without intermediary or bank handling fees. This provides customers with greater cost transparency and immediate access to their funds. With a network of over 270 branches and digital channels across the UAE, Al Ansari Exchange combines deep market expertise with advanced compliance standards to offer seamless financial services. This milestone and strategic partnership between Al Ansari Exchange and UnionPay International paves the way for future collaborations that will expand secure and efficient payment solutions across new corridors.
Muscat Daily
21-05-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
ROP wins Arab Digital Economy Award for ‘Bayan' customs system
Muscat – The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has been awarded the Arab Digital Economy Award 2025 in the government innovation category for its advanced electronic customs system, Bayan . The award was presented during the opening day of the Digital Economy Conference and Exhibition – Seamless Middle East 2025 – on May 20, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event was held under the patronage of Sheikh Saif bin Zayed al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the United Arab Emirates. Brigadier Said bin Khamis al Ghithi, Director General of Customs, and Colonel Abdullah Said al Kalbani, Director General of Information Technology, received the award on behalf of the ROP. The Arab Digital Economy Award recognises individuals, institutions, and initiatives that contribute meaningfully to the development of the digital economy, the advancement of technical solutions, and the implementation of smart transformation strategies aligned with international standards and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This prestigious recognition highlights the ROP's strides in digital transformation and its continued efforts to modernise government services in line with Oman Vision 2040. The Bayan system is regarded as one of the region's leading examples of digital government integration. It has streamlined business processes and simplified customs procedures through the application of artificial intelligence, significantly enhancing the efficiency of customs services and international trade facilitation. The platform currently offers over 495 electronic services and is directly connected with 74 government and private-sector entities.
