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Bybit Opens Global Headquarters In Dubai’s World Trade Center
The cryptocurrency exchange has massive plans for regional and world domination after doubling trading volumes in the MENA region and increasing its user base to 15 million.
Established in 2018, Bybit is an ultra-fast, professional cryptocurrency exchange with 15 million users worldwide. Today, the company has announced the opening of a new global headquarters in Dubai. The MENA region’s second-largest crypto exchange also revealed plans to further strengthen its position in the Middle East.
Bybit’s 16,000-square-foot office occupies an entire floor at One Central, Dubai World Trade Center, overlooking the world-famous Burj Khalifa and the Museum of the Future.
The crypto company was one of the first exchange services to be approved to operate in Dubai and is on track to double trading volumes in the region.
Bybit has lofty ambitions for world domination. The company aims to facilitate mass adoption of digital assets and will use its new Dubai base to host professional meet-ups and live streaming events, as well as offering members of the Bybit network access to exclusive spaces and support.
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Bybit also plans to host workshops at the new headquarters to gather user feedback, showcase its product design and commercialization processes, and share news and insights on the latest market trends.
“The digital economy is advancing at incredible speed, and crypto and blockchain technology will be the mainstay and the connective tissues. As one of the most progressive digital assets hubs in MENA and the world, Dubai is optimally positioned to capture the opportunities in the sector by bringing together state-of-the-art tech and infrastructure, international talent, and vision,” says Ben Zhou, CEO and co-founder of Bybit.
Zhou also noted that the new office space was designed to emphasize Bybit’s commitment to openness and creativity: “We are excited to be part of Dubai’s futuristic skyline. The new office will be an innovative hub for dreamers and creators to exchange ideas and unlock next-level opportunities of Web3”.
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Checkout.com Set To Launch Card Issuing In The UAE
The payment service provider’s expansion is a first-of-its-kind investment and could reshape digital transactions across the region.
Checkout.com is laying the groundwork to become the first global payments platform to introduce card issuing in the United Arab Emirates — a move that could reshape how businesses in the region manage financial transactions.
The company plans to roll out its domestic card issuance offering in the UAE by 2026, subject to regulatory approval. The launch would give businesses the tools to issue both physical and virtual branded cards. This, in turn, opens up new ways to reward customers, streamline expense processes, and handle B2B payouts efficiently.
Checkout.com’s CEO and Founder, Guillaume Pousaz, revealed the plans during Thrive Abu Dhabi, the firm’s debut conference in the Emirates. Joined on stage by Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo, General Manager for MENA, Pousaz presented to an audience of over 150 partners and merchants at Saadiyat Island. Also in attendance was H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, the UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications.
Abbondandolo highlighted the strategic importance of the announcement: “As a global business, we focus on bringing products to markets that our customers want and need. Today’s announcement is proof of our commitment to the MENA region and its rising influence in the digital economy. The appetite for innovation here is real, and we’re proud to be building the infrastructure that powers it”.
One early adopter of Checkout.com’s UAE acquiring services is Headout, a travel experiences marketplace, which recently named the payment provider as its main partner in Europe. The company has already begun card issuing there and is keen to expand that offering into MENA once approval is granted.
The expansion of services in the UAE and beyond builds on Checkout.com’s track record in the region. It was the first global payments firm to secure a Retail Payment Services license from the UAE’s Central Bank and was instrumental in rolling out Mada and Apple Pay in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
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The firm has also been rolling out new products: One of the latest is Flow Remember Me, currently in beta testing. It allows shoppers to store their card information once and access it across Checkout.com’s entire network, potentially cutting checkout times by up to 70%.
Earlier this year, Checkout.com also introduced Visa Direct’s Push-to-Card solution in the UAE, enabling both domestic and international payouts. Its collaboration with Mastercard has grown as well, making it easier for businesses to send funds directly to third-party cards securely and quickly.
With regional tech ambitions on the rise — spurred by initiatives like Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the UAE’s 2031 Agenda — Checkout.com sees its role as one of a key enabler. “Our mission is to help ambitious businesses navigate the complexity of payments, so they can move faster, go further, and make the most of every opportunity,” said Abbondandolo. “In MENA, performance is personal. It’s local. It’s built on trust. And when payments perform, businesses thrive”.
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