Pakistani fintech ABHI has announced a strategic partnership with Squadio, a Saudi Arabia-based technology talent and team-building platform operating across the MENA region. The collaboration aims to provide Squadio employees with instant access to their earned wages before the traditional payday.
Partnership Details
Under the agreement, ABHI will integrate its Earned Wage Access (EWA) service into Squadio's employee benefits framework. This allows Squadio employees to withdraw a portion of their salaries at any point during the month, offering greater financial flexibility and helping them manage daily expenses more effectively.
Statements from Leadership
Omair Ansari, CEO of ABHI, emphasized the transformative potential of the partnership: "Earned Wage Access empowers employees with greater financial control while enabling employers to promote a more engaged, productive, and financially resilient workforce. Our partnership with Squadio reflects a shared commitment to leveraging technology to improve employee well-being and create modern workplace experiences."
Abdulrahman Alzeaagi, CEO of Squadio, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration: "We are pleased with our strategic partnership with ABHI. We are also proud to collaborate with a partner that shares our vision of leveraging technology to improve the employee experience. At Squadio, we believe that empowering tech teams with smart tools and modern benefits is the foundation for building more efficient and sustainable workplaces."
About ABHI and Its Reach
Founded in Pakistan in 2021, ABHI specializes in earned wage access services, allowing salaried employees to access a portion of their wages before payday through employer-linked digital platforms. The fintech company operates across Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Oman. ABHI reports having over 1 million users and more than 7,000 business partners, enabling businesses and employees to enjoy early access to liquidity.
This partnership underscores the growing trend of fintech solutions in the MENA region, focusing on employee financial wellness and modernizing workplace benefits through technology.
