“I am glad that NIPL is making aggressive, concerted efforts with merchant establishments, payment solution providers and banks in UAE to ensure that this seamless experience is available to Indian clientele at the earliest,” Sivan said, noting that 5.5 million Indian tourists visited the UAE in 2024.
During the event, Ritesh Shukla, MD & CEO, NPCI International, explained the progress in expanding Unified Payments Interface (UPI) acceptance across the UAE and unveiled the next phase of its strategy to deepen the platform’s integration.