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Qashio partnered with Visa to host an exclusive event bringing together the UAE’s top travel decision-makers for a dynamic exchange of insights and industry trends. The event welcomed senior executives from across the regional travel ecosystem, including online travel agencies, destination management companies, and leading luxury hospitality brands. Guests heard keynote speeches from Brendan Noonan, former senior executive at Emirates and Qatar Airways, who emphasised the urgent need for operational agility and secure financial flows in aviation. Dr. Saeeda Jaffar, Visa’s SVP and Group Country Manager for GCC, spoke about Visa’s role in building frictionless, secure digital payment infrastructure alongside partners such as Qashio. A lively panel discussion on “Technology’s role in the evolution of the travel industry” took place, with esteemed guest speakers included Aidan Dempsey, General Manager of the Ritz-Carlton RAK, Claudia Esposito, Chief Commercial Officer of Qashio, and Ganes RK, Head of Visa Commercial Solutions for GCC, who explored how digital payments, automation, and customer-centric innovations are reshaping travel operations and experiences across the country. Addressing the event’s impact, Armin Moradi, CEO of Qashio, said: “The UAE’s travel sector is evolving rapidly alongside the nation’s wider digital transformation, and such events show just how important it is to rethink spend management through a modern, automated lens. Businesses today need agile, transparent financial systems that support their growth and resilience. Our partnership with Visa, whose international reputation for secure, scalable payment infrastructure lends strong validation to our innovations, is helping the industry embrace the future with confidence. We are proud to contribute to the UAE’s broader vision of a cashless, technology-driven economy, while empowering companies to operate more efficiently and stay ahead in a highly competitive landscape.” Salima …

Qashio has announced its strategic partnership with Visa to launch Visa Commercial Choice Travel program for the first time in the region. With this innovative B2B Travel payments solution launch, Visa and Qashio will support the travel industry in the UAE, MENA, Europe & the UK, with global issuance capabilities by allocating over AED 100 million in the program in the coming years. The travel solution will allow travel companies to obtain Qashio cards and transact in different currencies including AED, SAR, USD, EUR and GBP issued from UAE enabling payments & settlements in multiple currencies. Qashio and Visa’s specialised solution will enable travel companies to digitize and automate their payments within the travel sector, optimizing their reconciliation and enhancing liquidity. The solution is seamlessly integrated with global travel management companies and their booking tools including Global Distribution Systems (GDS), making travel booking and payments seamless and secure. Leveraging Visa’s secure payment infrastructure, this partnership ensures high standards of protection for all B2B travel-related transactions. “We are committed to continue our joint growth with Visa, a global leader in payments innovation, to management,” said Armin Moradi, CEO and Co-Founder of Qashio. “We recognise that the Travel & Tourism industry is key in the region however the travel companies are underserved with strong technical payment solutions that work in their favour, we are creating a one-stop platform that simplifies the corporate travel experience for our clients, allowing them to focus on what truly matters – growing their businesses.” Salima Gutieva, Visa’s VP and Country Manager for UAE, “Travel and tourism are key sectors driving growth and diversification of UAE and the region’s economies. Visa is delighted to partner with Qashio in bringing this …