Black Friday online shopping trends across MENA

Consumers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt are among the most eager to check out Black Friday deals compared to Brazil, the UK, and the US.

Homam Saeed
Homam Saeed

Content Writer

eCommerce
popular local payment methods across MENA

Tap into MENA's eCommerce Surge: Your guide to cross-border success with local payment methods

The global eCommerce landscape is surging, with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) standing out as a beacon of growth. With projections by the Middle East and North Africa eCommerce Association (MENA ECA) placing the region's online sales at an impressive $69.5 billion by 2023, it&

Homam Saeed
Homam Saeed

Content Writer

Payments Academy

Tap Payments and StartUp Bahrain: Igniting Bahrain's startup ecosystem

Tap Payments is thrilled to announce our latest partnership with StartUp Bahrain, the leading community-based platform for startups in the Kingdom of Bahrain, powered by Tamkeen. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both organizations and promises to be a transformative force for startup growth in the region. Bader Kamal,

Martin O'Leary
Martin O'Leary

Group Head, Marketing

Partnerships

Unlocking the future: how Kuwait's latest regulations boost home businesses

The new regulations enable businesses to be licensed without the need to rent a physical shop!

Jamila Aldakny
Jamila Aldakny

Country Marketing Lead- Kuwait

Announcements

From Zero to eCommerce Hero: A beginner's guide to starting an online business in MENA

The eCommerce landscape is continually evolving, promising exponential growth opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs. The key to success in this vibrant market, especially in the MENA region, lies in leveraging the optimal eCommerce strategies and understanding the nuances of online shopping preferences. In this guide, I'll help you navigate

Martin O'Leary
Martin O'Leary

Group Head, Marketing

eCommerce

Tap Payments and Tamatem Plus: a partnership shaping the future of mobile gaming in MENA

In a stride towards enhancing the mobile gaming sphere in the MENA region, Tap Payments is thrilled to collaborate with Tamatem Games through their online platform, Tamatem Plus. This partnership aims to furnish Tamatem's GCC customers with a more localized experience by introducing localized payment options like mada,

Martin O'Leary
Martin O'Leary

Group Head, Marketing

Partnerships

Seamless 2023: A glimpse into the future of startups in Saudi Arabia with Tap Payments

Riyadh recently transformed into a fintech hub, courtesy of Seamless Saudi Arabia 2023! Being the Startup Village partner gave us a front-row seat to all the action, letting us see the newest innovations and discussions in fintech up close. Hot on the heels of our Seamless Dubai adventure, Riyadh beckoned

Martin O'Leary
Martin O'Leary

Group Head, Marketing

Events

Maximize profits with mada: your guide to lower transaction fees for online payments in Saudi Arabia

We've got big news: mada, Saudi's leading local payment method, has become even more affordable for businesses selling across Saudi! Starting September 1st, 2023, mada transaction fees are taking a turn to better serve your business needs. 💡The new fees for all mada transactions are: 1%

Martin O'Leary
Martin O'Leary

Group Head, Marketing

Announcements