Ooredoo Fintech has announced a strategic partnership with Western Union, integrating its services into the Ooredoo Money app.
The rollout begins in Qatar, with plans to extend across the region.
The integration enables Ooredoo Money customers in Qatar to access additional options for sending and receiving money, providing greater flexibility while using Ooredoo Money’s platform.
The initiative forms part of Ooredoo Fintech’s ongoing efforts to promote digital financial inclusion and expand access to modern financial services across its markets.
Aziz Fakhroo, Chairman of Ooredoo Fintech, said:
“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 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:
“I am delighted 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.”
The service is now live in Qatar via the Ooredoo Money app, with plans to extend to other Ooredoo Fintech markets in the region, offering users wider access to global money transfer services.
Source: https://fintechnews.ae/30021/qatar/ooredoo-fintech-western-union-qatar/
