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Skyloov Shakes Up UAE Real Estate Sector With Record Growth
Launched in October 2024, the property portal is already recording an impressive 2.7 million monthly visitors.
Skyloov, the UAE’s newest real estate platform, has gained huge traction since launching in October 2024. Focused on “innovation, transparency, and user empowerment,” the startup has quickly positioned itself as a major player in the region’s competitive property market.
In just a few months, Skyloov has recorded an impressive 2.7 million monthly visitors — an indicator of how well it’s resonating with UAE buyers, renters, and investors. The portal already boasts 110,000 property listings spanning all seven emirates, 1,000 licensed brokers, and over 70,000 daily property searches.
“Skyloov is not just another property portal; it’s a game-changer in how real estate is discovered and sold,” said Dr. Abdulaziz Albwardi, Chairman of the Board at Skyloov. “Our achievements in such a short time reflect our commitment to offering a transparent and innovative platform that meets the evolving needs of property seekers and brokers alike. We are here to challenge the status quo and empower our users to succeed in a competitive market”.
What sets Skyloov apart is its cutting-edge technology and user-centric design. Features like AI-powered property matchmaking and voice-activated search within its mobile app make finding the perfect property simple and intuitive. The platform’s integration with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) also ensures every listing is verified, offering users peace of mind in their search. Meanwhile, brokers benefit from an array of listing and management tools, supported by real-time analytics that the company claims deliver high-quality leads and tangible results.
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Skyloov’s rapid success makes it one of the fastest-growing platforms in the UAE’s real estate market, and the company is already laying the groundwork to become the leading property portal in the entire MENA region. By continuing to prioritize innovation, transparency, and user empowerment, Skyloov is not just competing — it’s setting new benchmarks for the industry.
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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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