Al Ansari and Halan launch Salary Advance solution for UAE workers

By Gloria Methri

Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC and FinTech Halan have partnered to empower the underbanked and unbanked populations in the UAE through innovative financial solutions. This collaboration will introduce Salary Advance and Send Now, Pay Later (SNPL) services, providing Al Ansari Financial Services’ customers with greater financial flexibility and convenience.

Salary Advance allows individuals to instantly access a portion of their earned wages before their payday, fostering greater financial flexibility and reducing reliance on high-interest credit options.

Through this collaboration, Al Ansari Financial Services brings its trusted network and expertise, while Halan offers its innovative FinTech platform and solutions. Together, they provide seamless, secure, and accessible financial services tailored to the UAE’s workforce.

“Al Ansari Financial Services has always been at the forefront of delivering solutions that empower individuals and businesses,” said Mohammad Bitar, Deputy Group CEO of Al Ansari Financial Services. “Our partnership with Halan reflects our shared vision of enabling financial independence and fostering greater inclusivity. By pioneering Earned Wage Access services, we are providing a practical and ethical solution to support the financial well-being of our customers, especially those who have limited access to traditional banking services.”

In addition to Salary Advance, the SNPL service will offer customers the ability to send a larger amount of money instantly to family members and repay it in installments over time, further enhancing their financial capabilities.

This partnership follows Halan’s recent launch in the UAE as part of its regional expansion into the GCC. By offering tailored solutions for the UAE’s underserved workforce, Halan provides instant, paperless access to financial services, empowering both individuals and businesses through innovative financial tools.

“Together with Al Ansari Financial Services, we are enabling a groundbreaking service that empowers individuals to make informed financial decisions,” said Omar Ramadan, Managing Director of Halan GCC. “Our FinTech expertise, combined with Al Ansari Financial Services’ legacy of trust and service excellence, ensures that this solution not only meets the needs of the underbanked but also sets a new benchmark for financial accessibility and inclusion in the region.”