Sharjah Finance, Tabby launch postpaid payments

By Vriti Gothi

The Sharjah Finance Department (SFD) has unveiled a new Postpaid Payment Service for government fees and transactions through a partnership with UAE-based FinTech company Tabby. The initiative is part of Sharjah’s broader strategy to modernise financial services, enhance user convenience, and strengthen the digital ecosystem for public payments.

The service is designed to provide residents and businesses with flexible payment options, enabling them to manage financial commitments more efficiently while benefiting from a secure and reliable platform. By offering postpaid functionality, the collaboration aims to reduce payment friction and support better financial planning for customers engaging with government services.

The announcement was made at a formal signing ceremony held at SFD headquarters, attended by Waleed Al Sayegh, Director-General of the Sharjah Finance Department, Sheikh Rashid bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the Department’s Director, and senior officials from both entities. The event showcased the operational mechanisms of the new service and highlighted its potential to create a more inclusive and competitive financial environment across the Emirate.

Huda Al Yasi, Director of the Financial System Department at SFD, said, “Our collaboration with Tabby offers a practical example of a successful public-private partnership in financial technology. It embodies Sharjah’s vision to build an integrated financial ecosystem founded on innovation, governance, and transparency, strengthening the Emirate’s position as a leading hub for smart government services.”

The partnership also reflects a growing trend across the UAE, where governments are increasingly leveraging FinTech solutions to streamline payments, enhance operational efficiency, and improve the overall customer experience. By combining the resources of a government institution with private-sector FinTech expertise, Sharjah aims to deliver modern, customer-centric payment services while fostering financial innovation and inclusion.

With the launch of the Postpaid Payment Service, Sharjah continues to position itself as a regional leader in digital government services, demonstrating how strategic public-private collaborations can enhance the accessibility, convenience, and efficiency of financial interactions for citizens and businesses alike.