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Yango Unveils Yango Play For GCC Region

The AI-powered entertainment super app features movies, TV series, music, and mini-games.

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1 year ago

February 15, 2024

Nour Nasir

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Entertainment company Yango has introduced Yango Play for the GCC region. The innovative entertainment service uses artificial intelligence and boasts a wide array of entertainment, including exclusive premieres of Arabic and international movies and series, personalized music streaming, and interactive mini-games.

The service is now accessible in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, plus other GCC nations, offering cross-platform compatibility for smartphones and TVs.

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The Yango super app prioritizes authentic content, supporting regional production studios and artists. By serving as a platform for local talent and offering original content that resonates with cultural identity, Yango Play contributes to the diversification of the regional entertainment landscape.

Multilingual AI Companion

Integrated into Yango Play, Yasmina is a bilingual AI assistant proficient in Arabic and English. Fluent in Khaleeji and capable of understanding various Arabic dialects, Yasmina recommends music, engages in conversation, and provides information on a wide range of topics, enriching the user experience.

Customized Endless Music Streaming

Central to Yango Play’s offerings is an AI-powered music streaming service that creates personalized playlists based on user preferences, highlighting regional favorites. This ensures a unique and tailored experience for each user, with evolving recommendation technology adapting to individual tastes and cultural nuances.

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Roman Shimansky, Yango Play’s MENA Region Business Director, expressed the company’s dedication to providing an enjoyable entertainment experience: “Whether by curating uplifting music for your drive, engaging shows for family time, or quick games for a brief pause in your day. We are deeply committed to enhancing these experiences through our original content and strategic collaborations with regional creatives, ensuring that each choice on our platform is a step towards discovering vibrant new emotions”.

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Featuring titles like the acclaimed Arabic blockbuster “Mr. Ex” and the sequel to the beloved classic “Awlad Harim Kareem”, Yango Play will continue to expand its catalog with top-tier acquired and original content. New users enjoy a 60-day free subscription, with a subsequent paid plan available at 29.99 AED per month for multiple devices in the UAE.

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Google Pay Launches In Lebanon With Support From Multiple Banks

Bank Audi, Neo Digital Bank, and Whish Money are all offering support for Mastercard and Visa cardholders.

Published

2 weeks ago

June 25, 2025

Nour Nasir

google pay launches in lebanon with support from multiple banks

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Google Pay has officially launched in Lebanon, allowing Android users to make secure, contactless payments via their smartphones. The rollout has been quickly supported by BLOM, BLF, Whish Money, Bank Audi, and its digital banking offshoot Neo Digital Bank. Customers of all three services can now add eligible Mastercard and Visa payment cards to their Google Wallets.

The integration enables in-store tap-to-pay transactions, as well as online and in-app purchases, using the same cards users already carry. For Bank Audi and Neo Digital Bank, the launch covers Mastercard products; for Whish Money, BLOM, and BLF it includes Visa cards. Payments are processed through the Google Pay platform, which maintains cardholder privacy while extending standard card protections.

To begin using the service, customers can download the Google Wallet app from Google Play, select “Add to Wallet,” and follow a short verification process. Once set up, payments can be made with a single tap — eliminating the need to carry physical cards or cash.

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“This launch represents a significant milestone in our commitment to digital innovation and customer convenience,” said Toufic Koussa, CEO at Whish Money. “By making Whish Visa Card available on Google Pay, we’re enabling our customers to make everyday transactions faster, more secure, and more inclusive. It’s about giving them the tools they need to transact seamlessly, wherever they are”.

The move follows the official activation of Google Pay in Lebanon on June 24, 2025, and marks a notable expansion of mobile payment options in a market where Apple Pay has yet to gain traction. Google’s entry is expected to increase digital wallet adoption among Android users and pave the way for further collaborations with regional financial institutions.