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20/06/2022	Visa, First Abu Dhabi Bank and DBWC launch global 'She's Next' initiative for first time in UAE
23/05/2022	Dubai MSMEs digital capabilities key to resilience during pandemic: DET-Visa study
27/04/2022	Visa Donates AED1 Million to 1 Billion Meals
23/03/2022	Visa calls innovative startups in UAE to enter global competition
21/03/2022	Visa supports financial literacy of youth in UAE through Global Money Week literacy initiatives
09/02/2022	Visa and Transport Authority – Government of Ajman sign MOU to implement contactless payments on public transport
01/02/2022	Visa Everywhere Initiative 2022 invites fintech and payment startups in UAE to showcase their solutions on a global stage
13/01/2022	Visa’s global “Back to Business” study findings show that UAE’s cashless future is imminent
15/12/2021	Visa launches new Installment Solution at Sharaf DG electronics stores with Mashreq Bank
17/11/2021	Confidence Rebounds in UAE as Consumers Embrace eCommerce and Contactless Payments
08/11/2021	Visa officially opens the door to its flagship new Dubai headquarters for the CEMEA region
20/09/2021	Eighty-eight percent of UAE SMBs are optimistic about the future of their business: Visa Back to Business global study
01/09/2021	Meet Visa: Reintroducing the Iconic Visa Brand to Everyone, Everywhere in the UAE
26/08/2021	The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) announces a Memorandum of Understanding with Visa to support the growth and efficiency of cross-border payments between the Arab region and global markets
17/08/2021	Almost four in 10 consumers will switch retailers if there are delays in completing their online transaction: Visa-Dubai Police-Dubai Economy survey
12/07/2021	Four in 10 UAE consumers experienced online fraud attempts while confidence in digital payments booms: Visa-Dubai Police-DED survey
16/06/2021	Visa Appoints Dr. Saeeda Jaffar as Senior Vice President to lead Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Region
22/03/2021	3 out of 4 UAE small businesses optimistic about recovery, as revealed in new Visa Small Business Recovery study
23/02/2021	Visa Announces 2021 Edition of Visa Everywhere Initiative
28/01/2021	Digitally-enabled businesses best positioned for growth in 2021, say experts at Visa MENA eCommerce Summit
14/01/2021	New Year, New Habits: Visa’s Back to Business Study – 2021 Outlook Reveals 97% of UAE SMBs Have Embraced New Digital Technologies to Meet Changing Consumer Behaviors
22/11/2020	Visa Expands Fast Track Pr ogram to Enable Next Generation of Fintechs to Rebuild the Global Economy
09/11/2020	UAE eCommerce sector to continue upward trajectory as digital payments boom during COVID-19
19/08/2020	Visa study finds 94% of small businesses and 90% of consumers in UAE have adopted new behaviors amid COVID-19
08/07/2020	Click to Pay with Visa Launches in Middle East to Transform the Online Checkout Experience for Merchants and Consumers
22/06/2020	UAE consumers go cashless as trust in digital payments surges amid COVID-19: Visa-Dubai Police-DED survey
17/06/2020	Visa’s new small business-focused ‘Where You Shop Matters’ campaign highlights shift in shopping habits in the UAE
07/06/2020	Emirates NBD and Visa renew partnership with a five-year agreement
07/05/2020	Visa Sponsors Go Gamers’ Egames Series to promote physical wellbeing of UAE residents
28/04/2020	Visa supports move in UAE to increase PIN-free contactless transaction limits
21/04/2020	Visa introduces ‘Visa Secure’ – a new program for frictionless payments and improved online experience
25/02/2020	Visa Hosts Innovation Showcase for Transportation to Further Better Journeys
28/07/2019	Visa Survey Reveals 98 percent of UAE Consumers Are Keen to Use Biometrics for Payments
30/06/2019	Visa: Nearly two-thirds of UAE retailers see increase in foot traffic and revenue since accepting digital payments
19/05/2019	UAE consumers increasingly trust digital payments over cash, according to latest Visa-DED security survey
22/04/2019	International Visa cardholders spent AED22.8 billion with their cards while visiting the UAE in 2018
10/03/2019	Transforming customer experience paramount for Middle East eCommerce growth, say experts at Visa Summit
26/02/2019	Visa Global Study Identifies Key Success Factors To Improve Daily Travel, Creating Smarter, More Efficient Cities
30/12/2018	Al Etihad Credit Bureau and Visa sign MoU to promote financial literacy in the UAE
25/11/2018	DED and Visa sign MoU to promote retailing and enhance online shopping experience
25/11/2018	Visa Brings a Simpler, Safer Experience to Digital Payments
30/10/2018	STARTUPBOOTCAMP LAUNCHES FIRST FINTECH ACCELERATOR IN DUBAI
14/10/2018	Visa to showcase Developer Platform and Fintech startups at GITEX Future Stars
05/09/2018	Visa and Souq.com come together to support UNICEF’s ‘No Lost Generation’ initiative
16/07/2018	Visa Hosts Dubai Smart City Accelerator’s FastTrack Mentorship Session for Startups
24/06/2018	Visa-DED Security Week helps consumers understand their role in securing digital commerce in the UAE
25/04/2018	Visa convenes industry-wide discussion on how GCC can adapt to the needs of the evolving traveler
23/04/2018	Visa study shows GCC travelers are increasingly connected online in all phases of their journey
28/03/2018	Visa Survey Reveals 98 percent of UAE Consumers Are Keen to Use Biometrics for Payments
01/03/2018	Visa concludes its UAE Innovation Month series with education seminar for UAE youth with the University Leadership Council
26/02/2018	Visa Brings CyberSource Token Management Service to Clients Globally
13/02/2018	Industry leaders gather at Visa summit to discuss unlocking region’s eCommerce potential
07/02/2018	Adopting digital payments could bring up to US$2.2 billion annually in net benefit to consumers, businesses, and government in Dubai, Visa global study reveals
21/06/2017	Visa Launches First Everywhere Initiative in MENA
14/05/2017	Second UAE Card Security Week focuses on emerging e-commerce sector
03/11/2016	Emerging middle class to define next decade of MENA travel and tourism
22/04/2019	International Visa cardholders spent AED22.8 billion with their cards while visiting the UAE in 2018

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