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Network International of UAE posts 19% jump in revenue

The company is the acquiring ticketing partner for Expo 2020, providing integrated POS solutions for ticketing.
  • Merchant solutions revenue was up by 38 percent, the company said in its Q3 2021 trading update
  • The company said that its entry into the Saudi Arabian Market was also on track, with the expectation of launching in the kingdom in early 2022

Network International, the UAE-based payment solutions firm, has posted a 19 percent jump in revenue in the third quarter, increasing values of payments processed in both the UAE and Jordan.

Merchant solutions revenue was up by 38 percent, the company said in its Q3 2021 trading update.

Network International based in Dubai but listed in London, said it has seen a record number of new merchant signups including Hugo Boss, Mercedes, Madame Tussauds Dubai and new Dubai-based attraction Ain Dubai.

The company said that its entry into the Saudi Arabian Market was also on track, with the expectation of launching in the kingdom in early 2022.

CEO Nandan Mer said: “We have set out our new strategy to accelerate, innovate and drive faster long-term growth. We are making progress already, giving the business strong foundations from which to deliver our medium-term target of 20%+ revenue growth.”

“Consumer spending in the region has also continued to improve, supported by the ongoing return of tourism and growing domestic consumer confidence,” he added.

The company is the acquiring ticketing partner for Expo 2020, providing integrated POS solutions for ticketing, retail and food and beverage outlets, while online the business is supporting delivery of quick Click2Pay ticketing checkout, the update said.