Network International unlocks GCC-wide commerce through a single payment integration

Dubai, UAE, 30 July 2026: Network International (Network), a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa, announced the launch of its regional acquiring capability that enables merchants to seamlessly accept payments across GCC markets through a single integration.

The launch marks a significant step towards creating a more connected regional payments ecosystem, aligned with Network's "one integration, multiple markets" approach.

As the GCC continues to strengthen its position as a hub for trade, tourism, innovation, and digital commerce, businesses are increasingly looking beyond their home markets to serve customers across the region. This growing regional commerce opportunity requires payment infrastructure that enables merchants to expand seamlessly, without the complexity of managing multiple payment providers, technology integrations, and operational processes across different markets.

Driven by continued economic growth, increasing cross-border trade, thriving tourism, and rapid digital adoption across the GCC, merchants across sectors are looking to capture new regional opportunities. However, many continue to face fragmented payment infrastructures requiring separate acquiring relationships, technology integrations, operational processes, and reporting structures in each market. These challenges can result in higher costs, longer deployment timelines, and increased operational complexity, slowing regional expansion.

With the launch of Network’s payment operations in the GCC, these challenges are addressed as it provides merchants across retail, e-commerce, hospitality, travel, and services sectors with a unified acquiring platform. Through a single integration, merchants can access multiple GCC markets while benefiting from centralized reporting, simplified reconciliation, and a consistent payment acceptance experience. By reducing the need for multiple integrations and payment partnerships across the region, businesses can streamline operations, accelerate expansion, and focus on growing their business.

Beyond operational efficiencies, the solution enables merchants to unlock new revenue opportunities by reaching customers across the GCC through locally optimized payment acceptance. Businesses can enter new markets faster, improve customer experience, increase transaction conversion, and participate more effectively in one of the world's fastest-growing digital commerce regions.

Murat Cagri Suzer, Group Chief Executive Officer at Network International, said: "Commerce in the GCC is increasingly regional, yet payments remain fragmented across markets. At Network International, we believe merchants should be able to expand across the region as easily as they operate within their home market. Our solution is a significant step towards that vision. Through single integration, merchants can access multiple GCC markets, unlock new revenue opportunities, and reduce the operational complexity that often accompanies regional expansion.”

He added: “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. As regional commerce continues to evolve, our role is to provide the infrastructure that helps merchants grow without borders."

The launch further strengthens Network’s position as the region's preferred commerce partner, combining local market expertise, regulatory knowledge, and scalable technology to help businesses succeed across the GCC.

With the GCC digital economy growing at a rapid pace, the demand for cross-border payment solutions is higher than ever. The UAE has become a key trading player in the world, ranking ninth globally in 2025, according to the World Trade Organisation’s World Trade Outlook and Statistics report. By facilitating seamless transaction flows between the UAE, and other GCC markets, Network is strengthening the competitiveness of UAE-based enterprises, SMEs, and digital-first businesses in the regional economy.

About Network International 
Network International is the Middle East and Africa’s leading fintech company. Our purpose is to help businesses and economies grow by simplifying payments and commerce. We serve a diverse ecosystem of banks, fintechs, telcos, merchants, governments, and public sector entities spanning 50+ countries – empowering our partners with innovative technology, value-added services, and deep expertise in payment systems and infrastructure. Our 3,000+ team strength on the ground works closely with 250+ financial institutions and 240,000+ merchants to deliver reliable, scalable, and future-ready payment and fintech solutions across the region.