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Fintech News ME
07-05-2025
- Business
- Fintech News ME
Beyond ONE Launches FRiENDi Pay for Digital Payments in Oman
Beyond ONE, the Dubai-based digital services provider and global tech company, has launched FRiENDi Pay, a licensed mobile wallet service aimed at improving payments and international money transfers in Oman. Building on FRiENDi Mobile's established customer base of over 750,000 users, FRiENDi Pay offers a financial solution for Omani residents and citizens looking for simple money transfers. The platform caters to both international remittances and local transactions, allowing users to send money overseas or manage expenses locally. FRiENDi Pay enables users to send money instantly to key destinations such as Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and the Philippines at competitive rates. It also supports peer-to-peer transfers within Oman, utility bill payments, and wallet top-ups, all through an easy-to-use, multilingual interface. Tawfiq Al Lawati, CEO of FRiENDi Pay Oman, commented: 'From international transfers to local bill payments and peer-to-peer exchanges, we've made every interaction seamless, even enabling transfers directly within a chat or with a shared photo, making each moment more personal and meaningful.' The launch of FRiENDi Pay, integrated with Beyond ONE's digital platform for FRiENDi Mobile, is part of the company's broader mission to enhance the lives of its customers, regardless of location. FRiENDi Pay's key features include instant wallet top-ups, international money transfers, peer-to-peer transfers, bill payments, and multi-language support. The platform prioritises security through advanced encryption and complies with Oman's financial regulations. The FRiENDi Pay app is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, with services beginning on April 4, 2025.
Zawya
06-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Beyond ONE launches FRiENDi Pay mobile wallet in Oman
Muscat – Beyond ONE, the digital services provider and global tech company, on Monday announced the launch of FRiENDi Pay, a licensed digital mobile wallet service that may transform how people in Oman makes payments and send money internationally. Building on FRiENDi Mobile's established reputation serving more than 750,000 Oman users, FRiENDi Pay offers a comprehensive financial solution for all Oman residents and citizens seeking hassle-free money transfers. The platform simplifies both international remittances and local transactions, allowing users to support family overseas or manage expenses with friends nearby, Beyond ONE said in a press release. 'With FRiENDi Pay, users can instantly send money to key destinations including Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and the Philippines at competitive rates. The service also enables quick and convenient peer-to-peer transfers within Oman, utility bill payments, and wallet top-ups – all through an intuitive, multilingual interface,' the company said. Tawfiq al Lawati, CEO of FRiENDi Pay Oman, said, 'At FRiENDi Pay, we're not just simplifying transactions – we're transforming the way people in Oman experience money. From international transfers to local bill payments and peer-to-peer exchanges, we've made every interaction seamless – even enabling transfers directly within a chat or with a shared photo, making each moment more personal and meaningful. 'What sets us apart is our belief that fintech should start with people – not features. We've built FRiENDi Pay to be a truly human-centric solution, shaped by the real needs and habits of our diverse communities. It's not just digital. It's designed to feel natural, inclusive, and emotionally connected.' 'And this is only the beginning. Our journey is guided by a bold roadmap focused on bringing the most relevant, impactful financial innovations to Oman – always with the user at the center,' he added. The introduction of fintech services to Beyond ONE's digital platform for FRiENDi Mobile is part of the organization's broader mission to enhance, simplify and widen the worlds of its customers, wherever they are. FRiENDi Pay's core features include instant wallet top-up, international money transfers at competitive rates, peer-to-peer transfers, bill payments, and multi-language support. The platform ensures security through advanced encryption and full compliance with Oman's financial regulations. © Apex Press and Publishing Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Muscat Daily
05-05-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Beyond ONE launches FRiENDi Pay mobile wallet in Oman
Muscat – Beyond ONE, the digital services provider and global tech company, on Monday announced the launch of FRiENDi Pay, a licensed digital mobile wallet service that may transform how people in Oman makes payments and send money internationally. Building on FRiENDi Mobile's established reputation serving more than 750,000 Oman users, FRiENDi Pay offers a comprehensive financial solution for all Oman residents and citizens seeking hassle-free money transfers. The platform simplifies both international remittances and local transactions, allowing users to support family overseas or manage expenses with friends nearby, Beyond ONE said in a press release. 'With FRiENDi Pay, users can instantly send money to key destinations including Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and the Philippines at competitive rates. The service also enables quick and convenient peer-to-peer transfers within Oman, utility bill payments, and wallet top-ups – all through an intuitive, multilingual interface,' the company said. Tawfiq al Lawati, CEO of FRiENDi Pay Oman, said, 'At FRiENDi Pay, we're not just simplifying transactions – we're transforming the way people in Oman experience money. From international transfers to local bill payments and peer-to-peer exchanges, we've made every interaction seamless – even enabling transfers directly within a chat or with a shared photo, making each moment more personal and meaningful. 'What sets us apart is our belief that fintech should start with people – not features. We've built FRiENDi Pay to be a truly human-centric solution, shaped by the real needs and habits of our diverse communities. It's not just digital. It's designed to feel natural, inclusive, and emotionally connected.' 'And this is only the beginning. Our journey is guided by a bold roadmap focused on bringing the most relevant, impactful financial innovations to Oman – always with the user at the center,' he added. The introduction of fintech services to Beyond ONE's digital platform for FRiENDi Mobile is part of the organization's broader mission to enhance, simplify and widen the worlds of its customers, wherever they are. FRiENDi Pay's core features include instant wallet top-up, international money transfers at competitive rates, peer-to-peer transfers, bill payments, and multi-language support. The platform ensures security through advanced encryption and full compliance with Oman's financial regulations.
Zawya
05-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Beyond ONE launches FRiENDi Pay in Oman: Transforming Digital Payments for the Sultanate's Residents
Muscat, Oman: Beyond ONE™, the digital services provider and global tech company, has announced the launch of FRiENDi Pay, a licensed digital mobile wallet service that will transform how people in Oman makes payments and send money internationally. Building on FRiENDi Mobile's established reputation serving more than 750,000 Oman users, FRiENDi Pay offers a comprehensive financial solution for all Oman residents and citizens seeking hassle-free money transfers. The platform simplifies both international remittances and local transactions, allowing users to support family overseas or manage expenses with friends nearby. Oman's digital payments market is experiencing rapid growth, expected to reach US$9.61 billion in 2025 and more than double to US$20.83 billion by 2029. Within this expanding sector, digital payment and money movement alone are projected to hit US$116.76 million in 2025. With FRiENDi Pay, users can instantly send money to key destinations including Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and the Philippines at competitive rates. The service also enables quick and convenient peer-to-peer transfers within Oman, utility bill payments, and wallet top-ups—all through an intuitive, multilingual interface. Tawfiq Al Lawati, CEO of FRiENDi Pay Oman, said: 'At FRiENDi Pay, we're not just simplifying transactions — we're transforming the way people in Oman experience money. From international transfers to local bill payments and peer-to-peer exchanges, we've made every interaction seamless — even enabling transfers directly within a chat or with a shared photo, making each moment more personal and meaningful. What sets us apart is our belief that fintech should start with people — not features. We've built FRiENDi Pay to be a truly human-centric solution, shaped by the real needs and habits of our diverse communities. It's not just digital. It's designed to feel natural, inclusive, and emotionally connected. And this is only the beginning. Our journey is guided by a bold roadmap focused on bringing the most relevant, impactful financial innovations to Oman — always with the user at the center.' The introduction of fintech services to Beyond ONE's digital platform for FRiENDi Mobile is part of the organization's broader mission to enhance, simplify and widen the worlds of its customers, wherever they are. FRiENDi Pay's core features include instant wallet top-up, international money transfers at competitive rates, peer-to-peer transfers, bill payments, and multi-language support. The platform ensures security through advanced encryption and full compliance with Oman's financial regulations. The FRiENDi Pay app is available for download through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, with operations commencing from April 4, 2025. About Beyond ONE™ Beyond ONE is a digital services provider radically reshaping the personalised digital ecosystems of consumers in emerging markets around the world. We put people at the center of everything we think and do, to create hyper-customised digital experiences that improve their lives and create a more inclusive, colourful and connected world for everyone. A subsidiary of private global investment company Priora Management Holding Dubai, Beyond ONE is headquartered in Dubai, and through its investments, operates in a number of countries around the world. About FRiENDi FRiENDi Mobile is a leading mobile services brand, offering a prepaid mobile experience that combines exciting offers and services with competitive prices. Launched in April 2009, FRiENDi mobile offers competitive data and calling rates, with outstanding customer service in six languages coupled with service availability in multiple countries in the GCC. The company was acquired in February 2023 by Beyond ONE, along with Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa, as part of its plan to radically reshape consumers' interaction with technology in growth markets around the world.
Zawya
05-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Beyond ONE Partners with TIMWETECH to transform digital content experience for 3.5 million mobile customers across Saudi Arabia & Oman
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Beyond ONE, the global digital services provider and owner of Virgin Mobile and FRiENDi Mobile operations across the Middle East, has partnered with global technology provider TIMWETECH to deliver premium digital content to mobile users across Saudi Arabia and Oman. The agreement, signed at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, will see TIMWETECH's Digital Service Delivery platform deployed across Beyond ONE's affiliate networks - Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia and FRiENDi Oman. In markets where credit card penetration remains below 30%*, this partnership addresses a critical barrier to digital inclusion by enabling growing customer demand for integrated entertainment options by enabling 3.5 million subscribers to access and pay for digital content directly through their mobile accounts. Customers will be able to subscribe to premium streaming, gaming, and infotainment services – including on-demand video, live sports updates, interactive quizzes, and AI-powered productivity tools – without needing traditional banking relationships, a significant advantage for Beyond ONE's largely prepaid customer base. 'This partnership fundamentally transforms how our customers access digital experiences,' said Hani ELKukhun, Beyond ONE CEO of MEA. 'In fast growing economies, mobile accounts often serve as people's primary financial tool. By connecting these accounts directly to digital content, we're removing long-standing barriers and democratizing access to services that can educate, entertain, and improve quality of life. This aligns perfectly with our mission to create a more inclusive digital ecosystem in high-growth markets.' Under the agreement, Virgin Mobile and FRiENDi customers will benefit from Direct Carrier Billing (DCB), allowing them to subscribe and pay for services using their existing mobile balance with just two clicks. For the significant segment of Beyond ONE customers who use prepaid services, this eliminates the complexity of separate payment systems while maintaining complete transparency and control. The implementation includes robust consumer protections, with mandatory double opt-in confirmations, clear subscription terms, and AI-powered real-time fraud detection. These enhanced security measures are expected to reduce unauthorized charges drastically compared to traditional third-party billing systems. 'We're bringing our carrier-grade VAS aggregation technology to Beyond ONE to create both a seamless and secure experience for millions of mobile users,' said Diogo Salvi, CEO at TIMEWWTECH. 'Our platform will operate invisibly beyond Virgin Mobile and FRiENDi's trusted brands, ensuring a consistent customer experience while dramatically expanding content options.' The partnership delivers four key benefits: Expanded Content Ecosystem: Starting Q3 2025, customers will gain access to premium entertainment, including regional/global streaming services, educational platforms, and gaming subscriptions directly through their trusted mobile provider Financial Inclusion: Prepaid users can instantly subscribe to premium digital services without needing credit cards or band accounts, making advanced digital experiences accessible to underserved populations. Enhanced Consumer Protection: Clear subscription terms, automatic spending alerts, and simplified management tools give customers complete control over their digital spending Faster Service Deployment: New digital services will be rolled out up to 50% faster, with automated onboarding for new entertainment providers ensuring customers always have access to the latest content options Implementation will begin immediately, with a phased rollout starting Q3 2025. This strategic integration not only enhances Beyond ONE's value proposition by connecting telecommunications directly with premium content delivery, but also establishes new revenue opportunities in the Middle East's rapidly evolving digital economy - all while maintaining the seamless experience customers expect from Virgin Mobile and Friendi brands. About Beyond ONE™ Beyond ONE is a digital services provider radically reshaping the personalised digital ecosystems of consumers in emerging markets around the world. We put people at the centre of everything we think and do, to create hyper-customized digital experiences that improve their lives and create a more inclusive, colourful and connected world for everyone. A subsidiary of private global investment company Priora Management Holding Dubai, Beyond ONE is headquartered in Dubai, and through its investments, operates in a number of countries around the world. About Virgin Mobile KSA Virgin Mobile KSA, a subsidiary of Beyond ONE Group, is a leading telecommunications company in Saudi Arabia, committed to delivering innovative and customer-centric mobile services. With a focus on digital innovation and personalized experiences, Virgin Mobile KSA empowers consumers with customizable mobile plans, advanced app features, and seamless connectivity. Through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge technology, Virgin Mobile KSA continues to redefine the telecommunications landscape, offering unparalleled service excellence and convenience to its customers across the Kingdom. About Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa is part of the Virgin family group of companies. Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa is responsible for all Virgin Mobile operations in the Middle East and Africa region and is headquartered in Dubai, UAE. It has been in the region since 2009 and operates the two consumer brands of Virgin Mobile and FRiENDi Mobile. Partnering with telecoms operators, the Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa team provides customers with innovative products and packages designed to make their mobile experience better. Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa believes in having great people, and the management team is made up of senior-level team members from a variety of successful regional and global mobile operators, as well as from MVNOs. About FRiENDi FRiENDi Mobile is a leading mobile services brand, offering a prepaid mobile experience that combines exciting offers and services with competitive prices. Launched in April 2009, FRiENDi mobile offers competitive data and calling rates, with outstanding customer service in six languages coupled with service availability in multiple countries in the GCC. The company was acquired in February 2023 by Beyond ONE, along with Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa, as part of its plan to radically reshape consumers' interaction with technology in growth markets around the world. About TIMEWETECH TIMWETECH is a global service and software provider leader in the digital telecom industry. With over 20 year's experience in the industry and a global footprint of over 80 countries and 30 offices, our comprehensive suite of services enhances customer interaction, boosts operational efficiency, and drives digital transformation. Trusted by top-tier clients, TIMWETECH delivers excellence through cutting-edge solutions and unparalleled expertise.
