DOHA, QATAR, February 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ – Yuno, the global financial infrastructure platform, announced today from Web Summit Qatar a strategic partnership with Tap Payments – one of the leading payment institutions and technology providers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This partnership marks a major milestone in Yuno’s global expansion. It builds on the company's establishment of its operational presence in the Middle East (announced last year at Web Summit Qatar) and reinforces its commitment to supporting enterprise growth in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies.
Further, this collaboration enables Yuno’s extensive enterprise merchant network to leverage Tap Payments’ deep regional expertise. This will help facilitate seamless payment acceptance and accelerate market entry for companies expanding into the MENA region.
Through this partnership, Yuno merchants gain access to Tap Payments’ comprehensive payment infrastructure. This includes over 20 local and global payment methods, fully compliant with regulatory requirements across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries (Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman). This integration removes traditional barriers to cross-border commerce. It enables faster go-to-market timelines and reduces operational friction for enterprises entering or scaling within the MENA region.
“Partnering with Tap Payments aligns perfectly with Yuno’s mission to simplify global payments for enterprise merchants. Tap’s unique regional licenses and local payment method expertise will give our merchants a turnkey solution to expand across the GCC with unprecedented speed and compliance certainty.”
Juan Pablo Ortega, CEO and Founder of Yuno
“This partnership with Yuno reflects how we help global businesses enter MENA properly. Expansion here requires local licenses, local payment methods, and regulatory understanding in every market. With Tap’s regional infrastructure and Yuno’s orchestration layer, enterprises can scale across the region with clarity, control, and confidence.”
Ali Abulhasan, Co-Founder & CEO of Tap Payments
Tap Payments holds full payment services licenses across the GCC. This gives businesses direct access to essential local payment schemes, including Mada in Saudi Arabia, KNET in Kuwait, and NAPS in Qatar. This partnership will help Yuno’s global merchants navigate the complexities of regional payment landscapes and regulatory requirements. In turn, this will accelerate their expansion and enhance the consumer payment experience.
Yuno continues to innovate its unified API, which connects over 1,000 payment methods and fraud tools. Tap Payments supports over 120,000 businesses across MENA, from startups to large enterprises, such as TikTok, Talabat, and Keeta. Together, they aim to drive growth for enterprises seeking to enter or scale within the GCC and beyond.
About Tap Payments
Tap Payments is transforming digital payments across the MENA region, providing businesses with simple, secure, and unified payment products. Serving over 120,000 businesses, Tap continues to grow rapidly, helping companies scale in the digital economy.
