UAE Fintech FOO Partners with OMPAY to Boost Oman’s Digital Wallet Services

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UAE-based fintech company FOO has partnered with OMPAY, Oman’s leading digital wallet platform and a subsidiary of telecom giant Omantel, to strengthen and modernise the Sultanate’s digital payments ecosystem.

The collaboration, announced on April 13, 2026, sees FOO providing its advanced B2B digital wallet technology and payment infrastructure to power OMPAY’s services. This includes enhanced features for faster, more secure, and seamless transactions, such as improved wallet management, peer-to-peer transfers, bill payments, and broader payment channels.

FOO specialises in delivering white-label fintech solutions to banks, telecoms, and fintech players across the Middle East and Africa. Its platform supports stored value accounts, virtual cards, tokenisation, remittances, and other core wallet functionalities. By integrating with OMPAY, FOO is helping the Omani platform scale its capabilities while meeting growing user demand for convenient cashless solutions.

The partnership directly supports Oman’s national digital transformation goals, which aim to reduce reliance on cash, promote financial inclusion, and build a more connected digital economy. OMPAY users can expect smoother everyday experiences from topping up wallets and paying bills to making instant local transfers and handling cross-border remittances.

This move comes as Oman continues to accelerate its shift toward digital payments. With rising smartphone penetration and government support for cashless initiatives, digital wallets are becoming an essential part of daily financial life for both individuals and businesses in the country.

For FOO, the deal strengthens its footprint in the GCC region and adds Oman to its growing list of markets where its technology is deployed. The company has positioned itself as a reliable backend partner for telecom-led and bank-led fintech initiatives, offering scalable solutions that help local players compete without having to build complex infrastructure from scratch.

OMPAY, already known for its user-friendly wallet app, will benefit from FOO’s proven expertise in secure wallet platforms and payment orchestration. The enhanced capabilities are expected to improve transaction speeds, security standards, and overall user experience, helping OMPAY attract more customers and deepen engagement.

The announcement reflects a broader trend across the Gulf: telecom operators and fintech enablers are teaming up to drive digital financial services. Similar collaborations have been seen in other GCC countries as governments push for greater financial inclusion and reduced cash dependency.

While specific financial terms of the partnership were not disclosed, both companies described it as a strategic long-term collaboration. FOO’s technology is already powering OMPAY’s wallet platform, with ongoing enhancements planned to support future features.

As Oman’s digital payments market continues to expand, partnerships like this one between a regional fintech specialist and a local player could set the pace for innovation. For consumers and businesses in Oman, it means access to more reliable, secure, and feature-rich digital wallet services another step toward a fully connected cashless future in the Sultanate.

The FOO-OMPAY alliance highlights how cross-border fintech expertise can accelerate digital adoption in emerging markets within the GCC, ultimately benefiting everyday users with simpler and safer ways to manage money.