Mastercard is partnering with Bankiom, a UAE-based lifestyle banking app, to introduce digital payment cards across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman. This partnership marks a significant stride in Mastercard’s ongoing commitment to advancing digitalization in the payments landscape throughout the region. “As we move into a more digital world, building productive synergies…
Expansion of air services on cards for India and Canada
India and Canada have discussed the expansion of the bilateral air service agreement that will allow more flights between the two countries. Union Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, who is on a nine-day visit to the US and Canada, met Canadian Transport Minister Omar Alghabra. “I personally thanked my counterpart for India’s help in repatriating Canadians…
UK bars ID cards – passports are required to enter the UK
From 1 October 2021, the EU identity card is no longer accepted as valid documentation to enter the UK. This change was announced a year ago and affects citizens of the European Union European Economic Area â including Swizterland â who will now have to adhere to the same entry rules as travellers from the…
