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Ooredoo Fintech has extended PayPal services in the Maldives through an integration with mFaisaa, Ooredoo’s digital wallet, announced today at a ceremony held at Barcelos Nasandhura. This marks a major milestone in the nation’s digital transformation journey, expanding access to global digital financial services for individuals and businesses across the country.

The integration allows eligible users in the Maldives to securely link their PayPal and mFaisaa accounts, making it easier to receive USD payments, transfer funds from PayPal to their mFaisaa wallet and access those funds locally.

By enabling access to global payment flows, the service empowers freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses to expand beyond local markets, receive USD payments from international customers to their PayPal accounts, and participate more confidently in global commerce.

His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Republic of Maldives, stated:

“Today, with the enablement of PayPal services in the Maldives through mFaisaa, we deliver on a key pledge made to the people of the Maldives and take a significant step forward in our Maldives 2.0 vision. This milestone creates new opportunities for Maldivians to access global markets, participate in international commerce, and grow beyond our shores. By enabling secure and seamless digital payments, we are removing barriers to opportunity and empowering our people to compete and succeed in the global digital economy. I commend Ooredoo Maldives, Ooredoo Fintech, and PayPal for their partnership and dedication in bringing this service to the Maldives. Their collaboration has helped make a long-standing aspiration a reality for our people and demonstrates the impact that can be achieved when innovation, investment, and national ambition come together.”

Ahmad Al-Naema, Group Regional Chief Executive Officer at Ooredoo Group, stated:

“At Ooredoo Group, we are committed to building the digital infrastructure that powers the economies of tomorrow. Enabling PayPal services in the Maldives through mFaisaa reflects that vision in action by expanding access to trusted digital financial services, unlocking new economic opportunities, and supporting the country’s broader digital transformation ambitions.”

Shadi Qawasmi, Managing Director and CEO of Ooredoo Maldives, stated:

“This partnership reflects our continued investment in the Maldives and our ability to bring the best of our global ecosystem to local communities. By enabling PayPal services through mFaisaa, we are helping entrepreneurs, SMEs, freelancers, and creators take their ideas, products, and services beyond our borders. This is more than a payments partnership; it is about empowering economic growth, fostering innovation, and building a Digital Maldives that is connected to the world.”

The partnership also underscores Ooredoo Fintech’s growing role in shaping the future of digital financial services in the Maldives.

Mirko Giacco, CEO of Ooredoo Fintech International, stated:

“This announcement demonstrates Ooredoo Fintech's commitment to connecting local financial ecosystems with leading global payment platforms. By enabling PayPal services through mFaisaa, we are making it easier for individuals and small businesses in the Maldives to participate in the global digital economy, receive international payments, and access new opportunities beyond traditional market boundaries. We look forward to continuing to bring innovative financial services that create tangible value for our customers and communities.”

Amir Valliani, Vice President and General Manager, PayPal APAC, stated:

"We are proud to partner with Ooredoo Fintech and mFaisaa to support the Maldives’ digital transformation journey. The Government’s Maldives 2.0 vision reflects a clear commitment to expanding trusted digital connectivity, and we are proud to contribute to those ambitions through this partnership. At PayPal, we believe that secure and seamless digital financial experiences play an important role in helping people connect with opportunities in the global economy"  

Maldivians can now link their existing PayPal and mFaisaa accounts, making it easier to transfer funds between the two platforms

This milestone reinforces Ooredoo Maldives’ commitment to driving innovation, financial inclusion, and digital empowerment for communities across the nation and the broader vision of a Digital Maldives.

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About Ooredoo Fintech

Ooredoo Financial Technology International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ooredoo Group, was established to create an integrated fintech marketplace for the MENA region. With innovative fintech solutions already live in Qatar (Ooredoo Money), Oman (walletii by Ooredoo), and Maldives (m-Faisaa), Ooredoo Fintech continues its journey to financially empower regional consumers and businesses.

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About Ooredoo Maldives

Ooredoo Maldives provides an innovative range of voice, data, broadband, content and enterprise services tailored to the growing needs of today’s consumers and businesses. Guided by its vision of enriching people’s lives and its belief that it can stimulate human growth by leveraging communications to help people achieve their full potential, Ooredoo Maldives has transformed the digital lives of communities across the Maldives.

Ooredoo Maldives generated revenues of MVR 1,787 million and a Profit after Tax of MVR 465 million as of 31st December 2021. Its shares are listed on the Maldives Stock Exchange.

Website: www.ooredoo.mv

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About PayPal

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. The company creates innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure. PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.

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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/