{"id":13041,"date":"2025-10-10T05:06:58","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T05:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fintechnews.ae\/?p=28117"},"modified":"2025-10-10T05:06:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T05:06:58","slug":"abu-dhabi-airports-al-hail-holding-to-pilot-traveller-digital-wallet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mena-fintech.org\/demo\/abu-dhabi-airports-al-hail-holding-to-pilot-traveller-digital-wallet\/","title":{"rendered":"Abu Dhabi Airports, Al Hail Holding to Pilot Traveller Digital Wallet"},"content":{"rendered":"

bu Dhabi Airports and Al Hail Holding have signed a MoU to strengthen the UAE\u2019s position as a global hub for tourism, financial technology, and sustainable mobility.<\/p>\n

The partnership outlines plans to explore next-generation payment solutions, including stablecoin and digital asset technologies, to enable faster and more secure transactions.<\/p>\n

Al Hail Holding, together with its group companies Index Exchange and Zand Bank, and technology partner Xare, will lead the project\u2019s implementation.<\/p>\n

The collaboration includes the design and pilot of a regulated digital wallet for inbound travellers, to be tested at Zayed International Airport.<\/p>\n

The wallet will allow visitors to make secure, cashless payments, improving convenience and supporting financial innovation in the tourism sector.<\/p>\n

Beyond financial technology, the partners will also work on smart mobility and sustainability initiatives, such as integrating AI-enabled systems, intelligent transport technologies, and sustainable infrastructure to enhance efficiency, safety, and environmental performance across Abu Dhabi Airports\u2019 network.<\/p>\n

Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports, said:<\/p>\n

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Elena Sorlini<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\u201cThrough our partnership with Al Hail Holding and Xare, we will pilot cashless, next-generation payment technologies that simplify every step of the traveller journey and redefine convenience, sustainability, and financial access, while showcasing the UAE as a launchpad for a digital economy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Hamad Jassim Al Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of Al Hail Holding, said:<\/p>\n

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Hamad Jassim Al Darwish<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\u201cBy combining our expertise in governance, regulatory engagement, and financial services with Abu Dhabi Airports\u2019 operational capabilities, we will deliver solutions that benefit travellers and contribute to national economic growth.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

A joint steering committee will oversee the development and implementation of the project.<\/p>\n

Abu Dhabi Airports will provide infrastructure and operational support, while Al Hail Holding will contribute governance, regulatory coordination, and financial structuring through its network of affiliates, including Zand Bank<\/a> and Index Exchange.<\/p>\n

Xare will act as the technology partner, integrating wallet, payment, and partner interfaces.<\/p>\n

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Featured image credit: Abu Dhabi Airports<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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bu Dhabi Airports and Al Hail Holding have signed a MoU to strengthen the UAE\u2019s position as a global hub for tourism, financial technology, and sustainable mobility. The partnership outlines plans to explore next-generation payment solutions, including stablecoin and digital asset technologies, to enable faster and more secure transactions. Al Hail Holding, together with its […]<\/p>\n

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