UAE’s big banking change for online card transactions / AI Generated Image If you’ve lived in the UAE for a while, the “ping” of an incoming SMS with a six-digit code has been the soundtrack to your online shopping. But that sound is about to become a relic of the past. Starting January 6, 2026, […]
Mumbai, 18 December (Udaipur Kiran) — Shares of One97 Communications (Paytm) moved higher on Wednesday after its wholly owned subsidiary Paytm Payments Services Ltd (PPSL) received authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a payment aggregator for offline (physical) and cross-border transactions. The stock was trading at Rs. 1284.20, up 1.26% […]
Kuwait outlaws cash payments for gold and jewellery / AI-generated illustration Kuwait has ushered in a new era for its precious metals market, making a bold move that aligns it with international best practices. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry recently issued a landmark decision that completely bans cash payments for the purchase of gold, […]
After its deal with Intel, the US could be paving a new way to build wealth by investing in more private companies.US President Donald Trump’s top economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, said on Monday that more such investments may follow.Hassett, who heads the National Economic Council, told CNBC that Trump’s push for a sovereign wealth fund […]
UAE expats may face higher charges on international card use starting September/ Representative Image TL;DR From Sept 22, UAE banks will raise fees on international card use to 3.14%, impacting travel and global online purchases. Expats sending money home or spending abroad will see higher charges on every swipe. There are ways to reduce costs, […]
