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OpenWay in the Middle East: empowering your payment business to thrive

At OpenWay Middle East, we specialize in empowering your payment business to reach new heights. The Way4 platform offers advanced software solutions for card issuing, digital wallets, merchant acquiring, BNPL, transaction switching, tokenisation, fleet and transit payments.

Global industry leaders like Network International, Nexi, and Shift4 recognize OpenWay as their trusted provider of card issuing, acquiring, and merchant management systems. Our leadership in digital wallets solutions and innovative payment platforms been acknowledged by top industry analysts, including Datos Insights (Aite), Gartner, and Juniper Research. The Way4 platform is also honored by PayTech Awards as the Best Cloud Payment System.

The Middle East payment ecosystem is a unique landscape with distinctive business models, Shariah-compliant finance requirements, and regulatory frameworks such as SAMA (Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority). At OpenWay, we are deeply attuned to these regional nuances. Our expertise allows us to design and deliver robust payment ecosystems tailored to the distinct needs of the Middle East region.

OpenWay in the Middle East is not just a technology provider—we’re a strategic partner with over 20 years of experience in the Middle Eastern market and 30 years of global fintech expertise. Our strong regional presence, combined with an in-depth understanding of the Middle Eastern payment landscape, uniquely positions us to help you grow, innovate, and excel. With a global network of expertise, we deliver a comprehensive, end-to-end payment platform tailored to meet the complex needs of top-tier financial institutions, payment processors, and fintech in the region.

Empowering financial leaders to maximize their strategic potential

Hans Van Buylaere
Hans Van BuylaereLinkedIn Managing Director (Middle East) OpenWay
“At OpenWay Middle East, our objective is to anticipate the evolving needs of our clients by delivering the best payment technology. We are dedicated to capitalizing on key regional trends, such as digital transformation, the fintech boom, and enhanced cross-border payments, by providing solutions that not only meet but exceed the expectations of our clients. Our objective is to enable our clients to flourish in a rapidly evolving financial environment, where digital-first strategies are the driving force.”

Driving the future of payments

Always at the forefront of payment innovation, OpenWay Middle East accelerates the adoption of instant payments, digital wallets, BNPL, and cross-border payment solutions. OpenWay’s Way4 platform empowers clients to create innovative payment products and services that meet the evolving demands of the Middle Eastern market. Way4 solutions reflect our deep expertise in Shariah-compliant solutions and ensuring adherence to local regulatory frameworks, making Way4 the platform of choice for businesses in the region aiming to become leaders.

A strategic approach for sustainable growth

OpenWay Middle East focuses on key pillars for success in a competitive landscape: maximizing ROI, streamlining operations, driving scalability, and fostering innovation.

1. Maximize ROI and lower TCO

Top-tier financial institutions in the Middle East rely on OpenWay to achieve a superior return on investment by consolidating outdated systems to the modern, unified Way4 platform. This reduces operational complexity, cuts costs, and boosts revenue.

2. Streamline operations with an all-in-one platform

The Way4 platform enables banks and processors to create a wide range of personalized, data-driven services, automate processes, serve clients via omnichannel, and benefit from real-time payments and REST APIs.

Maher Mikati
Maher Mikati CEO Areeba
“The Way4 system is the core enabler of everything we do today. We rely on Way4 to support us in new initiatives. It’s a true partnership that we appreciate and cherish, and we are looking forward to many more amazing initiatives in the years to come.”

3. Drive scalability and growth

Built for scalability, Way4’s high-availability solutions adapt to your business growth. Since 2013, the National Bank of Oman (NBO) has used Way4 to support its card issuing and POS acquiring business across Oman, Egypt, and the UAE.

Maha Al Raisi
Maha Al Raisi Head of Card Business NBO
“As we transition towards cashless societies, we are proud to provide products and services that are faster, safer, and easier to manage.”

4. Foster innovation for a competitive edge

Our clients leverage Way4’s proven ability to support cutting-edge innovations to gain a competitive advantage. Bahrain-based Procco Financial Services uses the Way4 platform to offer Sharia-compliant instalment products and a new multifunctional retail financing system successfully deployed across Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain. As part of eXtra Group — a leading retailer of consumer electronics, appliances, and communication solutions — Procco uses the Way4 platform to deliver installment solutions.


Partner with OpenWay Middle East to transform your payment business, enhance your operational efficiency, and deliver world-class solutions to your customers. Let us help you lead the future of payments in the Middle East!