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Gulf Business
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Business
Salik signs deal with ENOC to enable smart payments at fuel stations
Image: ENOC Salik Company, Dubai's exclusive toll gate operator, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ENOC Group to develop integrated digital payment solutions at ENOC fuel stations. The agreement will allow customers to make seamless payments for fuel and services at ENOC stations using Salik's e-wallet, with transaction values automatically deducted through vehicle number plate recognition technology. The MoU was signed by Ibrahim Sultan Al Haddad, CEO of Salik, and Zaid Alqufaidi, MD of ENOC Retail, at ENOC's head office in Dubai. The partnership leverages automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology, already deployed by Salik at over 25 parking locations and soon expanding to 127 locations, to offer contactless payments at ENOC's retail and service network. It marks a significant step in both companies' digital transformation strategies. 'This partnership reinforces our commitment to delivering advanced technologies that simplify transactions, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen Salik's position as a key enabler of sustainable and intelligent mobility solutions across the emirate of Dubai,' Al Haddad said. Salik aims to grow its ancillary revenue streams 'This agreement represents a significant step towards enhancing the customer journey at our service stations,' said Saif Humaid Al Falasi, group CEO of The MoU also includes plans for joint technical integration, a phased rollout of the payment system across ENOC locations, and future joint marketing campaigns to raise customer awareness. Both companies are exploring a broader strategic partnership, the statement added. The announcement comes amid Salik's continued rollout of customer-centric mobility services, including the launch of its variable tolling system in January aimed at improving traffic flow and optimising transport infrastructure efficiency.
Al Bawaba
09-05-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
UAE opens first crypto-friendly gas stations
Published May 9th, 2025 - 05:43 GMT ALBAWABA – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is introducing the first cryptocurrency-friendly gas stations in the Middle East. Customers can now fuel their vehicles and pay using digital currencies at stations operated by the Emirates General Petroleum Corporation (Emarat). Also Read UAE announces May 2025 petrol prices, gold prices continue to rise Fill your car in the UAE and pay with crypto UAE residents can now fill their car tanks and pay with cryptocurrencies, as the Emirates General Petroleum Corporation (Emarat) has announced the activation of the service across its stations marks the first rollout of digital currency payment services at fuel stations in the Middle East and North Africa region. According to the company, a strategic partnership has been signed with a cryptocurrency exchange that offers a range of financial services, including an app, exchange, non-custodial DeFi wallet, NFT marketplace, and direct crypto payment solutions. We've also unveiled the first-of-its-kind: the Emarat x station, part of our visionary Project Landmark redefining what a service station can be — Emarat (امارات) (@EmaratOfficial) May 8, 2025 Through this partnership, will enable digital currency payments at fuel stations operated by the Emirates General Petroleum Corporation (Emarat) across the UAE. In the first phase, the service will be activated at 10 Emarat stations, with a gradual rollout planned for all locations nationwide. The collaboration also features the launch of a flagship 'Emarat x station on Al Wasl Road in Dubai. It is worth mentioning that the Emirates General Petroleum Corporation (Emarat) currently owns and operates approximately 156 fuel stations in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The company aims to provide fast, modern, and secure payment solutions for its customers across the country. Also Read Trump's meme cryptocurrency skyrockets 4,200% within two hours © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
