Vodafone Qatar has launched iPoints, a loyalty programme rewarding customer spending with valuable perks. 
Subscribers earn points from spending, redeemable for bill reductions, extra data, and more. 
The iPoints programme includes tiers from Bronze to Black, offering escalating rewards. 
Points can be converted with partners like Qatar Airways and Snoonu for added benefits. 
The initiative stemmed from customer feedback, designed for a simple and rewarding experience.

HRA Experience secured a €35 million investment from an Abu Dhabi-based private investor. 
The funding supports the launch of platforms like HRA Airlines and HRA Exchange. 
CEO Adem Kiraz sees the investment as validation of HRA&#8217;s globally relevant vision. 
HRA aims to revolutionise travel and spending, particularly for crypto enthusiasts. 
Their platforms blend blockchain with real-world travel, enhancing accessibility and simplicity.

Visa has launched Visa+ in Bahrain for easy international transfers using just mobile numbers. 
Initially available to Bahrain Islamic Bank and Khaleeji Bank customers, it ensures secure, simple payments. 
Visa+ facilitates quick transfers from Bahrain to the UAE and Qatar, with expansion plans underway. 
The initiative enhances financial services across borders, easing remittances and simplifying banking. 
CEO Abdulwahed AlJanahi praised it as a fintech breakthrough, benefiting users and financial institutions.

Salik will expand ticket-free parking payments to 18 more locations in Dubai. 
Partnering with Parkonic, they offer a &#8220;drive in and go&#8221; system using Salik eWallet. 
This convenience supports UAE&#8217;s vision of smart city living and improves urban mobility. 
Parkonic&#8217;s AI-driven system is already present at major Dubai and UAE spots. 
The expansion simplifies parking, aiming to enhance daily routines for Dubai motorists.

JazzCash partners with Salaam Family Takaful to launch the Sharia-compliant Salaam Investments service. 
The service targets JazzCash&#8217;s 13 million users, offering easy, flexible investments and daily profits. 
The app provides transparency with clear financial goals and expected returns from the start. 
Users receive accidental insurance upon reaching 20% of their investment target, enhancing security. 
Murtaza Ali highlights the scheme&#8217;s role in promoting financial inclusion in Pakistan.

Egypt&#8217;s new mobile app &#8220;Investor Support&#8221; eases investor communication with government authorities. 
Currently on Android, the iOS version of the app is set to launch soon. 
The app allows investors to submit complaints and receive responses from the ministry. 
The initiative aligns with Egypt&#8217;s digital transformation goals to streamline business processes. 
Initial responses to the app are positive, but its real-world effectiveness remains to be seen.

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