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UAE Residents Rank Third For Password Forgetfulness

A new study by password management company Psono highlights the challenges of managing numerous online accounts.

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A recent study by Psono, an open-source password management platform, revealed that UAE residents rank third in the world for password forgetfulness.

To assess this ranking, researchers used a composite score that included metrics such as the average number of accounts per person, the average duration between password resets, and the percentage of individuals searching for password resets.

In addition to its third-place position, the UAE also had the shortest average time between password resets at just 24 months. In contrast, New Zealand topped the rankings with an average of 72 months between resets.

As for the platforms where users often forget their passwords, popular services such as Gmail, Microsoft, Facebook, and Xbox topped the list. For those in the UAE, Gmail was the most commonly forgotten password.

Understanding Password Forgetfulness

The phenomenon known as “password fatigue” plays a significant role in the forgetfulness of UAE residents.

With many online platforms requiring users to create accounts for access, the number of passwords individuals must remember keeps increasing. In the UAE, the average number of accounts per person stands at 55, which means users might need to manage and recall 55 unique passwords.

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Moreover, the days of simple passwords like “qwerty” or “12345” are rapidly fading. Many companies now impose strict password requirements, mandating at least eight characters, one uppercase letter, one special character, and so on.

This shift towards more complex passwords, combined with the growing number of platforms that require unique passwords, leads to mental overload. As a result, users become more prone to forgetting their login details.

Strategies To Tackle The Issue

One effective solution to the problems mentioned above is to use a password manager. These encrypted containers allow users to store all their passwords securely in one location. This way, instead of remembering numerous passwords, you only need to recall one — the master password for the password manager itself.

Additionally, many users choose single sign-on (SSO) options for website access. This feature enables them to log in using their Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, or Apple accounts, thus removing the need to create individual passwords for each new platform. However, users should exercise caution and evaluate a platform’s safety before linking third-party accounts.

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Checkout.com Brings Visa Direct Push-To-Card To The UAE

The payment company is the first acquirer in the UAE to launch Visa Direct’s solution, enabling safe, instant money transfers.

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Checkout.com has taken the UAE a step closer to its goal of a fully digital economy by becoming the first acquirer in the country to offer Visa Direct’s Push-to-Card solution. The new service will streamline money transfers for both businesses and consumers, enabling near-instant transactions across local and international markets.

Visa Direct connects over 190 markets and supports over 8.5 billion endpoints, including cards, bank accounts, and digital wallets. Push-to-Card transactions enhance efficiency for business users and consumers by allowing money to be sent quickly and easily to eligible Visa cards while leveraging the company’s secure network for reliability.

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“Visa Direct is transforming the way money moves globally, and we are excited to see Checkout.com leverage this technology to meet the evolving demands of businesses and individuals alike by offering them a faster, more convenient, and secure way to send and receive funds,” said Shahebaz Khan, Senior Vice President and Head of Commercial and Money Movement Solutions, CEMEA.

The UAE has been at the forefront of digital payment adoption, driven by a national push toward a cashless economy. Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo, General Manager for MENA at Checkout.com, emphasized this shift: “By providing seamless, secure, and real-time payout capabilities, we’re empowering merchants with the agility to thrive in this fast-evolving landscape, while effectively meeting the growing consumer demand for speed and convenience. The Push-to-Card solution not only reinforces our commitment to powering payment performance but also showcases our agility in bringing yet another innovation to the UAE market.”

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Checkout.com’s latest MENA eCommerce data highlights the region’s increasing engagement with financial technologies, with around 80% of consumers participating in activities beyond basic online payments, such as money transfers and personal wealth management. The growing demand for real-time financial transactions has made fast, seamless payment solutions a priority.

To meet this demand, Account Funding Transactions (AFTs) have gained traction in the UAE. By integrating AFTs with Visa’s Push-to-Card services, Checkout.com is helping merchants offer secure, real-time account top-ups. Currently processing over one million AFTs per month with Visa, Checkout.com is now playing a leading role in modernizing financial transactions in the region.

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