Magnati & Aafaq Islamic Finance partner to support SMEs in UAE

By Gloria Methri

Magnati has partnered with Aafaq Islamic Finance to launch an embedded financial solutions platform designed to support  SMEs in the UAE. The platform offers a range of tailored financial services, that could help enable SMEs to access the resources they need to grow.

The partnership aims to streamline the loan application process, reduce complexity and improve access to Islamic financial services. Magnati’s embedded financial solutions platform accelerates loan processing for SME merchants.

The platform integrates real-time Point of Sale (POS) transaction data into the lending process to facilitate a faster loan application process. SMEs can benefit from timely and effective financing solutions for business loans, invoice financing, equipment financing, POS financing, receivables financing, and insurance, helping them meet their financial needs efficiently.

Ramana Kumar, CEO of Magnati, said, “SMEs serve as the backbone of the UAE economy, and it is crucially important that they are empowered every step of the way. Through our partnership with Aafaq Islamic, we can now offer faster, more streamlined access to Islamic financial services to enable SMEs to succeed. Both Magnati and Aafaq are moving in tandem to ensure that the financial ecosystem meets the needs of the UAE’s vibrant entrepreneurial sector and the aspirations of its dynamic businesses.”

Hisham Hamoud, CEO of Aafaq Islamic Finance, added, “At Aafaq, we are committed to advancing innovative financial solutions that meet the unique needs of SMEs in the UAE. By collaborating with Magnati, we are combining our expertise to simplify access to essential financing and empower SMEs to thrive. This partnership underscores our dedication to supporting entrepreneurs and contributing to a robust and diversified UAE economy.”