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Muscat, Oman, 31st March 2026 – The National Bank of Oman (NBO) and Ooredoo Fintech has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to and establish a strategic partnership focused on digital financial services and payment solutions in Oman.

The signing ceremony took place at NBO’s Head Office in Muscat on Tuesday, 31 March 2026. This partnership marks the start of a joint effort to develop a digital wallet ecosystem and aligns with Oman Vision 2040 by supporting the Sultanate’s digital transformation and fostering innovation in a diversified, technology-driven financial sector.

The MoU sets a framework for both parties to explore collaboration across key areas. These include digital wallet ecosystem development, payment services and settlement arrangements, banking and financial infrastructure support, joint initiatives in digital financial services, and other mutually agreed financial technology initiatives.  

Commenting on the partnership, Mohammed Yahya Al Jabri, Assistant General Manager and Head of Global Transaction Banking at NBO, said, “This MoU reflects our continued focus on advancing innovation in Oman’s financial services sector. Through our collaboration with Ooredoo Fintech, we aim to explore solutions that support the growth of digital payments and strengthen the infrastructure needed to deliver efficient financial services.”

Noor Al Lawati, Country Head at Ooredoo Fintech Oman, added: “Collaborating with NBO reflects a shared ambition to push the boundaries of what digital financial services can offer in Oman. Together, we are combining NBO's proven banking strength with walletii's agile platform to deliver an experience that is greater than the sum of its parts.”

The MoU outlines a high-level understanding between the two parties to cooperate as strategic partners and identify mutually beneficial opportunities. Specific terms and initiatives will be defined in separate agreements. Through this agreement, NBO and Ooredoo Fintech aim to support the growth of financial technology and digital payments in the Sultanate and strengthen the wider financial services ecosystem for corporates and fintechs.

About Ooredoo Fintech  

Ooredoo Financial Technology International is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ooredoo Group, established to build and scale an integrated fintech ecosystem across the MENA region. With innovative digital financial services live in multiple markets, Ooredoo Fintech focuses on enabling financial inclusion by delivering secure, regulated, and accessible solutions for consumers and businesses.
For more information, visit: https://www.ofti.app/

For information about walletii by Ooredoo in Oman, visit: https://www.walletii.com/om

Tunis, Tunisia – Ooredoo Fintech, one of MENA’s leading digital financial services providers operating across multiple markets in the region, announced that it has received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Tunisia to launch walletii by Ooredoo in Tunisia.

The license marks a key milestone in Ooredoo Fintech’s regional expansion strategy and reinforces its commitment to delivering secure, regulated, and inclusive digital financial services across the MENA region.

The launch of walletii by Ooredoo in Tunisia will be supported by strategic partnerships with QNB Group, one of the region’s leading financial institutions; Monétique, Tunisia’s national electronic payments operator. Powered by Ooredoo’s robust infrastructure and trusted brand, these partnerships ensure full integration with the local financial ecosystem, aligned with national payment infrastructure and regulatory requirements.

walletii by Ooredoo brings everyday financial services into one simple, digital-first app, making it easier for users to pay bills, send money, and withdraw cash with confidence. A key strength of walletii lies in its extensive distribution network — one of the largest and most accessible in the country — enabling customers to easily onboard, cash-in, and cash-out through a wide network of agents nationwide. This reach plays a critical role in advancing financial inclusion, particularly by serving underbanked and unbanked communities. Backed by Ooredoo’s trusted network and licensed by the Central Bank of Tunisia, walletii delivers secure, reliable, and future-ready digital payments, giving customers greater control, flexibility, and peace of mind in managing their daily finances.

Mirko Giacco, International CEO of Ooredoo Fintech, said:

“This approval enables us to expand the walletii brand into a new market by bringing a proven, successful digital wallet to Tunisia. By leveraging our experience across the region, we aim to empower consumers and businesses with secure, everyday payment solutions that support financial inclusion and local economic growth.”

Eyas Assaf, CEO of Ooredoo Tunisia, added:

“walletii supports Tunisia’s digital transformation by offering customers a secure, easy-to-use wallet designed for everyday needs, while strengthening trust and confidence in digital payments.”

For more information about walletii by Ooredoo, please visit www.walletii.tn

About Ooredoo Fintech

Ooredoo Financial Technology International is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ooredoo Group, established to build and scale an integrated fintech ecosystem across the MENA region. With innovative digital financial services live in multiple markets, Ooredoo Fintech focuses on enabling financial inclusion by delivering secure, regulated, and accessible solutions for consumers and businesses.
For more information, visit: https://www.ofti.app/

Doha, Qatar – 1 February 2026 – Ooredoo Fintech today announced a strategic partnership with Western Union, integrating its services into the Ooredoo Money app, starting in Qatar with plans to expand across the region.

With Western Union now available, Ooredoo Money customers in Qatar gain even more options for sending and receiving money, empowering them with greater flexibility and choice while leveraging Ooredoo Money’s trusted platform.

The initiative aligns with Ooredoo Fintech’s ongoing commitment to digital financial inclusion and expanding modern financial access across its operating markets.

‍Aziz Fakhroo, Chairman of Ooredoo Fintech, said:

“This partnership reflects our commitment to providing customers with more choice, convenience, and access to essential financial services. By integrating Western Union into the Ooredoo Money app, we are giving users greater freedom in sending and receiving money in Qatar, with plans to expand to across the region. It’s a key step in delivering the flexible, best-in-class digital financial services our customers deserve.”

Giovanni Angelini, President, Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia–Pacific, Western Union, said:

“With Ooredoo Fintech we share the same mission of making the financial services our customers need and deserve more accessible. I am delighted then that today’s announcement will enable Ooredoo customers to connect to their families and loved ones across the world seamlessly, through Western Union’s reliable and fast financial solutions. As we launch our partnership in Qatar, one of the Middle East’s main innovation and fintech hubs, I am looking forward to the expansion of the partnership across the region.”

The service is now live in Qatar through Ooredoo Money, with plans to expand to other Ooredoo Fintech markets in the region, giving users broader access to global money transfer options.

Customers can get started by downloading the Ooredoo Money app, available on iOS and Android, or by visiting www.ooredoomoney.qa

About Ooredoo Fintech

Ooredoo Financial Technology International is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ooredoo Group, established to build and scale an integrated fintech ecosystem across the MENA region. With innovative digital financial services live in multiple markets, Ooredoo Fintech focuses on enabling financial inclusion by delivering secure, regulated, and accessible solutions for consumers and businesses.

For more information, visit: https://www.ofti.app

About Western Union

The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is committed to helping people around the world who aspire to build financial futures for themselves, their loved ones and their communities. Our leading cross-border, cross-currency money movement, payments and digital financial services empower consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments—across more than 200 countries and territories and over 130 currencies—to connect with billions of bank accounts, millions of digital wallets and cards, and a global footprint of hundreds of thousands of retail locations. Our goal is to offer accessible financial services that help people and communities prosper. For more information, visit www.westernunion.com.