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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 37 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. Sael Al Waary

Chairman

Dr. Tarik Yousef

Deputy Chairman

Mr. Maher Kaddoura

Director

Mr. Musab M. Msallem

Director

Mr. Suresh Padmanabhan

Director

Mr. Siegfried Heimgaertner

Director

Dr. Yousif Almas

Director

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Partnership

Jun 2, 2025

2 min read

AFS and Mawarid Finance Spearhead Digital Transformation in Credit Card Services

In a significant leap forward for digital finance, Mawarid Finance, in strategic collaboration with Arab Financial Services (AFS), the leading digital payments solutions provider and fintech enabler across the Middle East and Africa, has officially launched a comprehensive digital application poised to redefine credit card issuance and management. This pioneering initiative underscores a shared commitment to accelerating digital transformation and elevating the customer experience within the financial services landscape.The newly introduced application represents a robust smart solution, offering a fully digitized journey from initial application submission and approval to card issuance and direct, real-time management via a smartphone. This seamless process effectively eliminates the conventional necessity for branch visits or physical signatures, translating directly into considerable time savings and enhanced convenience for customers.This pivotal launch is the direct outcome of a strategic agreement between Mawarid Finance and AFS, meticulously crafted to deliver advanced digital financial solutions. These solutions not only cater to the evolving needs of the local market but also align with prevailing global trends in financial technology. The application empowers users to instantly and securely issue credit cards, seamlessly track transactions, and manage their accounts in real-time, all fortified by state-of-the-art data protection and privacy technologies.The official signing ceremony, marking this collaborative milestone, was attended by key leadership, including Mr. Samer Soliman, CEO of AFS, and Mr. Rashid Al Qubaisi, CEO of Mawarid Finance. Both executives emphasized the profound significance of this partnership in stimulating innovation and expanding the breadth of digital services accessible within the vibrant UAE financial market.Commenting on this transformative development, Mr. Rashid Al Qubaisi stated: "At Mawarid Finance, our core commitment revolves around delivering digital solutions that not only meet but exceed our customers’ expectations. This innovative platform is a testament to our relentless pursuit of empowering customers with secure, efficient, and exceptionally easy access to our comprehensive suite of products."Echoing this sentiment, Mr. Samer Soliman added: "This collaboration exemplifies a highly successful model of integration between established financial institutions and agile fintech companies. Together, we are meticulously crafting and delivering innovative digital experiences that not only adhere to rigorous global standards but also provide users with an intuitively seamless and highly secure financial journey."This strategic launch is an integral component of Mawarid Finance’s broader vision to expand its customer base and introduce agile, digital-first products designed to support the diverse needs of both individual consumers and corporate entities, thereby significantly accelerating access to modern, secure, and user-centric financial services across the region.

Partnership

Apr 20, 2025

1 min read

AFS and Al-Etihad Al-Dawli Advance Libyan Payments

Arab Financial Services (AFS), the innovative leader in digital payment solutions across the Middle East and Africa, is collaborating with Al-Etihad Al-Dawli Fintech Company (EDF) in Libya to elevate the nation's payment ecosystem.Together, they aim to redefine Libya's payment ecosystem by introducing a dynamic suite of advanced digital and electronic payment services.The signing of the Teaming Agreement signals a powerful collaboration, uniting AFS's innovative prowess with EDF's local insight to revolutionize the Libyan market. This alliance promises to equip Libyan businesses, consumers, and financial institutions with seamless, secure, and disruptive digital payment solutions, transitioning to a modern financial future.“We are thrilled to embark on this ambitious journey with EDF, bringing truly transformative payment solutions to the Libyan market,” states Mr. Samer Soliman, AFS CEO. “This partnership reflects our mutual vision for advancing financial technology and steering the digital transformation of Libya's payment ecosystem. We are committed to contributing to the vibrant growth and modernization of the country's financial services sector”Dr. Wisam Gouiri, EDF CEO, added, “Our Teaming Agreement with AFS marks an important milestone in EDF’s mission to provide the most innovative and efficient digital payment solutions to Libya. Introducing advanced digital payment systems and accelerating the adoption of secure and efficient payment methods across the country, this partnership will benefit not just our company but also the nation as a whole.”

Partnership

Feb 24, 2025

1 min read

AFS Partners with Ternoa using Athar to Pioneer Crypto Payments Across GCC

Arab Financial Services (AFS), the Middle East and Africa region’s leading digital payment solutions provider and fintech enabler, has partnered with Ternoa using Athar, a secure and cost-efficient PayFi network designed to onboard billions of retail customers into crypto.Ternoa will introduce Athar, a decentralized consumer finance protocol which makes crypto payments easier and more accessible for everyday transactions. AFS will begin experimenting Athar-powered crypto payment solutions for merchants across GCC.Mr. Samer Soliman, AFS CEO commented: “AFS is committed to driving innovation in the payments industry and expanding access to seamless, secure, and future-ready solutions. By integrating stablecoins and decentralized finance, we are unlocking new possibilities for merchants and consumers across the UAE, paving the way for the broader adoption of digital payments in the region.”Ternoa CEO, Mr. Mickael Canu added, “The next big step for blockchain and digital finance is making it useful in everyday life. The payments and financial services industries are massive and bringing them onto Ethereum will open up exciting new possibilities. Our partnership using Athar with AFS will make digital payments faster, more secure, and accessible.”Athar will enable stablecoin payments at Point-of-Sales (PoS) terminals, enhancing transaction efficiency and security for businesses and consumers. Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies, stablecoins are designed to maintain a stable value, typically pegged to fiat currencies like the US dollar or UAE dirham.

Partnership

Feb 11, 2025

2 min read

AFS and Mawarid Finance Partner to Drive Digital Innovation in the Financial Sector

Arab Financial Services (AFS), the Middle East and Africa region’s leading digital payment solutions provider and fintech enabler, has expanded the scope of its decade-long partnership with Mawarid Finance, a UAE-based innovator in the Islamic finance space.Through this partnership, AFS is empowering the relaunch of Mawarid Finance’s credit portfolio by introducing advanced digital capabilities. This includes the development of a cutting-edge mobile application and a fully digital onboarding experience for cardholders, replacing traditional models.Mawarid Finance also leverages its principal membership with Mastercard alongside AFS’s robust processing capabilities to offer BIN sponsorship services. This collaboration opens the door for fintechs to access reliable sponsorship and processing solutions, fostering innovation and supporting the growth of emerging talent in the financial sector“This partnership demonstrates our commitment to innovation and collaboration with Mawarid Finance” stated Mr. Samer Soliman, AFS CEO. “We share a vision to drive significant advancements in the financial landscape by fostering the widespread adoption of innovative technologies across the region. Through this collaboration, we will empower fintechs to bring their advance solutions to market, leveraging the combined expertise, robust infrastructure, and market reach of both AFS and Mawarid Finance.”Mawarid Finance CEO Mr. Rashid Al Qubaisi added, “This collaboration is an exciting step forward in our journey toward digital excellence. AFS’s expertise in digital payments and processing ensures we can deliver exceptional solutions to our customers and provide valuable opportunities for fintechs to thrive.”By providing seamless access to essential payment infrastructure, AFS empowers Fintechs to accelerate their growth and deliver cutting-edge solutions, ultimately driving greater financial inclusion and fostering a more competitive market.

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