FIME announced its most recent partnership with Alhamrani Universal Co Ltd. in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
As an issuer and acquirer of banks, KSA will now be able to access FIME’s full spectrum of test tools, consultancy, training and testing services straight from Alhamrani Universal.
Banks will expect to benefit from the keen support network offered by a regional partner in local languages and currency.
“The Saudi Arabian market is poised for considerable expansion as EMV migration continues and the country prepares for the roll out of contactless and mobile payments,” comments Mikael Berrebi, Vice President, EMEA at FIME. “FIME is committed to facilitating this growth by supporting banks in achieving the necessary certifications quickly and efficiently. A strong local presence underpins this commitment and, in Alhamrani Universal, we have a partner with an excellent regional profile, infrastructure and offering.”
Alhamrani Universal is Saudi Arabia’s number one provider of ATM, POS and security solutions. It boasts a comprehensive support network of 35 service centers and over 450 engineers.
Tariq Abdar, the President at Alhamrani Universal commented: “We look forward to combining our expertise with FIME to widen our offering and provide Saudi Arabian banks with the most advanced testing and consulting services on the market. With these products and services, banks will be able to achieve the required certifications quicker than ever before.”
FIME will be in attendance at booth M44 at Cards and Payments Middle East. In addition, Alhamrani Universal will be located at booth H20. The event is considered to be the largest event dedicated to smart cards and payments in the region, and will be held in Dubai from May 31st to June 1st.