Gulf Today, Thursday, Jul 18, 2024 | Muharram 12, 1445
Ajman’s DoF, FAB to enhance digital govt service experience
United Arab Emirates:
The Department of Finance in Ajman (DoF) has
signed a service agreement with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) to augment a unified
digital payment platform for Ajman’s government, SADAD Ajman and its digital
wallet.
The aim is to provide comprehensive and advanced payment solutions that add
value, enhance the digital service experience for Ajman’s government services,
and improve user interaction.
Under the agreement, FAB and its subsidiary Magnati will collaborate to develop
new solutions on the SADAD Ajman platform. This unified multi-channel payment
platform handles all government transactions in the emirate, adhering to the
highest cybersecurity standards. These solutions will support various payment
methods, such as different types of bank cards, payment points, and the Ajman
wallet.
Ajman government’s prepaid electronic payment cards will be introduced with
various features and benefits, providing more convenience and security for
users.
The SADAD Ajman platform will also include value-added payment features, such as
enabling digital wallets like Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.
Marwan Al Ali, Director-General of Ajman’s DOF, said that the department is
committed to adopting the latest digital technologies and innovation in line
with the Ajman Vision 2030 for sustainability, social cohesion and future
readiness.
He added, “Through this partnership with First Abu Dhabi Bank and Magnati, we
aim to provide more advanced and secure solutions using the latest digital
payment methods, enriching services provided to users and ensuring a seamless
and highly efficient digital experience.”
Abdulla Aljneibi, Managing Director and Head of Government, Sovereigns and
Public Sector Coverage at FAB, stated, “This partnership between First Abu Dhabi
Bank and Ajman Government - Department of Finance is helping to solve a crucial
challenge in government revenue collection by automating and unifying payments
for essential services.”
“The solution will have far-reaching benefits for Ajman’s residents while
helping to establish the emirate as a leader in providing smart government
services.”
Launched by DOF in 2019, SADAD Ajman enables users to digitally settle fees for
government and independent services easily and securely through multiple
channels and convenient payment plans.
Meanwhile Ajman Bank has announced the launch of Ajman Bank AccelRight Business
Credit Card in collaboration with Visa.
The Memorandum of Understanding between Ajman Bank and Visa was signed at an
exclusive signing ceremony attended by Mustafa Al Khalfawi, CEO of Ajman Bank
and Dr Saeeda Jaffar, Group Country Manager, and Senior Vice President, GCC,
Visa.
The AccelRight Visa Business Card supports corporates and businesses in the UAE
to grow their businesses and comes with a wide range of benefits tailored to
their needs along with flexibility and convenience to manage their expenses and
working capital requirements. Faizal Kundil, Head of Consumer Banking of Ajman
Bank, said, “We are excited to introduce the Ajman Bank AccelRight Business
Credit Card in collaboration with Visa. This new card has been developed to
support the growth of SMEs and empower businesses with unparalleled convenience
for managing company expenses effectively. It offers the perfect payment
solution with a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to enhance the
efficiency of business processes and improve their bottom line.”