UAE-based fintech company Network International has launched a regional acquiring capability that allows merchants to accept payments across Gulf Cooperation Council markets through a single integration, eliminating the need for separate payment providers in each country.
The ‘one integration, multiple markets’ approach targets one of the most persistent friction points in regional commerce. Fragmented payment infrastructure has traditionally meant that businesses expanding across the GCC needed separate acquiring relationships, integrations, reporting structures, and operational processes for each market, adding costs and lengthening deployment times.
‘Commerce in the GCC was becoming increasingly regional while payments remained fragmented,’ said Murat Cagri Suzer, Group CEO at Network International. ‘We believe merchants should be able to expand across the region as easily as they operate within their home market. Through a single integration, merchants can access multiple GCC markets, unlock new revenue opportunities, and reduce the operational complexity that often accompanies regional expansion.’
The unified platform serves merchants in sectors including retail, e-commerce, hospitality, travel, and services. It offers centralized reporting and simplified reconciliation, allowing businesses to manage transactions across multiple countries from a single dashboard.
The move comes as cross-border trade, tourism, and digital commerce continue to grow across the Gulf region. The UAE’s non-oil foreign trade reached AED 1.937 trillion in the first half of 2026, reflecting the increasing volume of regional commercial activity that requires efficient payment infrastructure.
Network International said the service is designed to help businesses reach customers across the GCC through locally optimized payment acceptance, potentially improving transaction conversion rates and reducing the barriers to entering new markets.
‘More importantly, we are building the foundations of a connected payments ecosystem that enables businesses of all sizes to participate more effectively in the GCC’s digital economy,’ Suzer added. ‘As regional commerce continues to evolve, our role is to provide the infrastructure that helps merchants grow without borders.’
The company is positioning the service as part of a broader push toward a more connected GCC payments ecosystem, combining its local market and regulatory expertise with its technology infrastructure to serve the region’s growing digital economy.
Sources: Gulf News
