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Digital Banking App Pyypl Is Now A Visa Principal Member

The fast-growing fintech is now officially able to issue prepaid Visa cards from its UAE base, paving the way for further international expansion.

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5 months ago

June 24, 2024

Nour Nasir

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UAE-based personal finance app Pyypl (pronounced “people”) has announced a Principal License Membership and Strategic Framework Agreement with international card issuer Visa. The license enables the fintech company to directly issue prepaid Visa cards, paving the way for further expansion across the Middle East and Africa (MEA).

Pyypl is already one of the fastest-growing MEA fintechs and is on a mission to become the region’s leading “one-stop fintech ecosystem”. Powered by 100% in-house-built technology, the company’s app offers banking and payment services to hundreds of thousands of financially underserved users across Africa and the Middle East.

Pyypl’s Strategic Framework Agreement with Visa is significant, as it recognizes the license approval process in other markets that the fintech company plans to enter. With support from local regulators, Pyypl can now offer internationally accepted virtual and physical prepaid cards, as well as instant user-to-user transfers and remittances to 80 countries.

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Antti Arponen, CEO and co-founder of Pyypl commented: “We are excited to announce our partnership with Visa. Our payments ecosystem has multiple benefits for Visa and will accelerate the provision of financial services to the vast population of underserved digital natives in the region. Working closely with Visa and local regulators in new markets, we are focused on growing Pyypl’s presence and contributing to advancing financial inclusion across the region”.

“We are delighted to welcome Pyypl to our mission of advancing financial inclusion,” says Hasan Kazmi, VP, head of strategic partnerships and ventures – CEMEA, Visa. “We believe in empowering underbanked consumers by providing them with innovative, secure payment solutions. This not only gives them access to the digital economy but also helps them thrive in this increasingly digital age”.

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1,000 Drones Light The Dubai Sky For AC Milan Celebration

Cyberdrone’s groundbreaking display marked 125 years of AC Milan football club and the 1st-year anniversary of Casa Milan Dubai.

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3 days ago

November 21, 2024

Nour Nasir

Cyberdrone, a leading UAV display company based in Dubai, put on a breathtaking drone light show on Monday to honor two significant football milestones: AC Milan’s 125th anniversary and the one-year anniversary of Casa Milan Dubai.

The spectacle involved 1,000 drones working in perfect harmony to project AC Milan’s iconic imagery against the city’s night sky. Highlights included the UAVs synchronizing to form the club’s iconic crest, the signature red and black jersey, and a special emblem marking its 125th year. The intricate performance demanded meticulous planning, not just in terms of choreography, but also in dealing with the necessary permits and logistics.

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“Our goal was to spotlight AC Milan’s legacy through a stunning visual narrative,” explained Mohamed Munjed Abdulla, Director of Sales at Cyberdrone. “We celebrated the club’s history, its Dubai milestone, and the universal love for football. The show also enhanced AC Milan’s regional presence, growing its fanbase through a cutting-edge, memorable experience. Drone shows are unparalleled in leaving lasting impressions, making them perfect for driving partnerships and growth”.

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Greta Nardeschi, AC Milan’s Regional Director for MENA, echoed the sentiment, adding: “Collaborating with Cyberdrone for this 1,000-drone performance allowed us to connect with our fans in innovative ways. It gave us a unique opportunity to surprise and inspire audiences while elevating our Club’s visibility and that of our partners. Cyberdrone truly helped us take AC Milan to new heights”.

This groundbreaking drone display sets a new benchmark for the Middle East’s sports sector, which already contributes around $2.4 billion annually to Dubai’s GDP alone. Sporting events also generate $1.76 billion in revenues across the region, while the MENA’s entertainment sector, valued at $41.13 billion, is growing at 9.41% annually, driven by rapid technological advancements.