{
  "id": 17417138,
  "title": "Visiting UAE or Singapore? Indians can now book attractions using UPI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/visiting-uae-or-singapore-indians-can-now-book-attractions-using-upi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T13:57:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-singapore-attractions-indians-can-now-book-tickets-using-upi-1.500730940"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian tourists can now conveniently book attractions and pay for them using Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Singapore. This development was announced by the Ministry of Finance on October 30, 2026. The facility, initially launched for Burj Khalifa in Dubai, has since expanded to At the Top in Dubai and Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore. The integration is made possible through a partnership involving the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) International Payments Limited (NIPL), UAE payment provider NEOPAY, and Emaar Entertainment. Indian visitors can use their preferred UPI apps to make online payments when booking tickets, eliminating the need for currency conversions or navigating different payment methods. This initiative aims to enhance the convenience of cross-border travel for Indian tourists and strengthen the digital and economic ties between India and the UAE. UPI payments are currently available in 10 countries, including Singapore, the UAE, France, Mauritius, Nepal, Bhutan, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, and Greece, with Uzbekistan expected to join soon.",
  "summary": "Indian travellers can now use Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps to book tickets online at Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa, expanding a facility already available for At the Top, Burj Khalifa , in Dubai, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday. The Indian Ministry of Finance announced the development on Friday, October 30, saying the facility allows Indian visitors to book experiences and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}