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Our story

At AFS we empower the region’s business and banking communities, end-users and consumers with customized payments technologies and solutions.

Regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain and licensed by the Central Bank of Egypt and the Central Bank of UAE, AFS is owned by a total of 36 banks and financial institutions and serves over 60 bank clients in more than 20 countries across the Middle East and Africa region.

The company provides numerous ground-breaking end-to-end digital payment products, services and solutions to banks and businesses. These include card processing services, merchant acquiring, fintech solutions and value-added services.

Our dedication to payments innovation and delivering cutting-edge payments technology has propelled AFS to become a market leader.

We are committed to being the leading enabler for digital transaction transformation and we offer unique, future-driven payments experiences.

We fast-track payments innovation and make superior digital payments experiences a more accessible, secure, convenient, and seamless reality, regionally.

Our board of directors

Guiding our vision and strategy.

Mr. Suresh Padmanabhan

Chairman

Dr. Fakher Buferna

Director

Mr. Musab M. Msallem

Director

Mr. Siegfried Heimgaertner

Director

Dr. Yousif Almas

Director

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Partnership

July 06, 2026

2 min read

Ajman Bank and Arab Financial Services (AFS) Collaborate to Advance Merchant Acquiring and Payments Capabilities

Ajman Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arab Financial Services (AFS), the Middle East and Africa’s leading digital payments solutions provider and fintech enabler, to collaborate across merchant acquiring, payment issuing, processing services, and corporate banking solutions.The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to supporting the continued evolution of the payments landscape through secure, scalable, and integrated financial services. By bringing together banking and payments expertise, both organizations will work together to evaluate opportunities that enhance merchant services, strengthen payment capabilities, and support businesses operating in an increasingly digital economy.Mustafa Al Khalfawi, CEO of Ajman Bank, said: “As digital commerce continues to evolve, strengthening the infrastructure that supports payments and business transactions remains a strategic priority. Through this collaboration, we aim to explore opportunities that enhance merchant services, expand payment capabilities, and support businesses with solutions that are aligned with their evolving needs. Partnerships of this nature play an important role in building a more connected and resilient financial ecosystem”.The MoU establishes a framework for both organizations to collaborate across merchant acquiring services, payment issuing and processing opportunities, and corporate banking solutions. It also provides a platform for ongoing discussions around commercial, operational, and technology initiatives that support long-term growth and innovation.Dr. Samer Soliman, Group Chief Executive Officer of Arab Financial Services (AFS) Said: “Our collaboration with Ajman Bank is a commitment to deliver a platform that makes payments completely straightforward and deeply integrated. We are putting a highly intuitive solution directly into the hands of business owners so they can focus on growth”.The collaboration supports the shared ambition of both organizations to advance payment capabilities, strengthen merchant enablement, and contribute to the continued growth of digital commerce across the UAE and the wider region.

Partnership

May 18, 2026

2 min read

Arab Financial Services (AFS) and Libyan Islamic Bank Partner to Advance Libya’s Digital Payments Infrastructure

Arab Financial Services (AFS), the Middle East and Africa’s leading digital payments and fintech enabler, has announced a strategic partnership with Libyan Islamic Bank (LIB) to accelerate the modernization of Libya’s payment landscape through advanced card issuance, processing, and digital infrastructure solutions.Through this collaboration, Libyan Islamic Bank will leverage AFS’s advanced Visa card issuance and processing capabilities to deliver faster, more seamless onboarding and improved customer experiences. The partnership also incorporates AFS’s enhanced security framework, featuring tokenization and encryption technologies to safeguard transactions and customer data across all digital channels. In addition, AFS will support Libyan Islamic Bank in building a scalable infrastructure designed for agility, innovation, and future growth, paving the way for the rapid introduction of next-generation payment solutions in the Libyan market.“Seeing this strategy move from a blueprint into reality is a proud moment for our partnership. By leveraging AFS’s digital framework, Libyan Islamic Bank is optimizing its operations to deliver the fast, intuitive experiences its customers expect. This is a milestone for the future of Libyan finance, and AFS is honored to support it.” said AFS Group CEO Dr. Samer Soliman.“As Libya advances toward a more connected and cashless economy, our partnership with AFS enables us to deliver secure, efficient, and innovative card services that meet international standards,” said Libyan Islamic Bank General Manager ADEL KSHAD “By modernizing our payment infrastructure and embracing new technologies, we are equipping our customers with faster, safer, and more convenient ways to bank, while supporting the nation’s broader digital transformation and economic development goals.”This partnership builds upon AFS’s expanding presence in North Africa and aligns with the company’s strategic efforts to strengthen regional connectivity, promote innovation, and foster financial inclusion across emerging markets. It also complements AFS’s broader mission to empower institutions with modern payment infrastructure and accelerate the region’s transition toward a cashless, digital economy.

Announcement

Mar 17, 2026

1 min read

Arab Financial Services Appoints Mahmoud Ismail as Managing Director, Egypt and Group Head of Acquiring Products

Arab Financial Services (AFS), the leading digital payments provider and fintech enabler across the MENA region, announced the appointment of Mahmoud Ismail as Managing Director, Egypt and Group Head of Acquiring Products.Mahmoud joins AFS from Adyen, where he led regional growth and planning across MEA. With over 20 years of experience across major global and regional payment organizations, he brings the technical and operational expertise required to scale payment ecosystems in high-velocity markets.He will execute a dual mandate focused on advancing AFS’s position in the Egyptian market while evolving the Group’s regional acquiring strategy to deliver more intuitive, merchant-centric solutions across the MENA region.Samer Soliman, CEO of AFS, commented: “In Egypt, our focus is market dominance. Mahmoud has the operational grit and technical depth required to scale our footprint and evolve our product proposition across the Group.”Mahmoud Ismail added: “AFS has built a formidable reputation and a solid foundation in Egypt. I look forward to working with our 200-strong local team to accelerate our momentum and deliver the seamless, omnichannel payment experiences that the modern market demands.”

Partnership

Jan 15, 2026

2 min read

Comera Pay, the Digital Payments Arm of Comera Financial Holdings, a subsidiary of the Royal Group, Launches Merchant Acquiring Payment Solutions in the UAE with AFS as Processing Partner.

Comera Pay, the digital payments division of Comera Financial Holdings, a subsidiary of Royal Group, has officially launched its payment solution in the UAE, in collaboration with Arab Financial Services (AFS). This collaboration aims to empower businesses across the country with modern, secure, and scalable payment acceptance tools.The newly launched solution is tailored for businesses of all sizes, from small retailers to large enterprises. It supports a wide range of payment methods including chip and PIN, contactless cards, payment gateway service, mobile wallets, and QR payments. The solution also integrates key operational features such as real-time transaction tracking, daily settlement summaries, and seamless reconciliation making it a complete business enablement tool, not just a payment device.This initiative reinforces Comera Pay’s commitment to simplifying finance through technology. Known for its digital wallet, remittance services, and growing suite of financial offerings, Comera Pay is now extending its reach into merchant services enabling business owners to accept payments more efficiently while enhancing customer experience at the point of sale.Akhtar Saeed Hashmi, Managing Director & Group CEO of Comera Financial Holdings, stated: “This launch marks a new chapter in our journey to build a fully connected financial ecosystem. Our payment solution is designed to serve the evolving needs of businesses in today’s digital-first marketplace, with simplicity, speed, and security at its core.”AFS CEO, Samer Soliman, said: “I am excited about this partnership, which is the perfect match of Comera Pay’s fresh thinking and AFS’s established reach. Agility only truly works when you have the scale to back it up., and by bringing our organisations together, we’re giving our clients a real edge with faster, borderless connectivity across the region.”With AFS it ensures enterprise-grade infrastructure and regulatory compliance, backed by decades of experience in merchant acquiring and digital payment innovation across the MENA region. Together, the two companies are setting a new standard for digital payment acceptance in the UAE.This rollout is part of a broader strategic vision to offer integrated financial services that include payments, SME lending, supply chain finance, and value-added merchant solutions. Backed by the strength and trust of Royal Group, Comera Pay is uniquely positioned to scale across the region with both credibility and innovation.The launch of the payment process solution is the first step in a larger roadmap that includes loyalty integrations, merchant credit lines, and full-service business support all within one seamless digital platform.