‘Aman HOLDING’ AND ‘TAQA ARABIA’ LAUNCH A NEW COMPANY FOR DIGITIZING PAYMENTS AND OPERATIONS OF THE ENERGY SECTOR

(Cairo – January 2022)

In a significant step towards promoting financial inclusion and achieving digital transformation, Aman Holding, a leading line of business of Raya Holding for Financial Investments, and TAQA Arabia, a subsidiary of Qalaa Holdings, have announced their co-establishing a new company. The new business aims at digitizing various financial transactions associated with the energy sector, besides promoting service digitization in the energy sector from a broader perspective.

The share of ‘Aman’ and ‘Aman for E-Payments Technology’ in the new company – combined – will be 51% as opposed to 49% for TAQA Arabia. The new company is to provide all consumers of the energy sector – mainly TAQA Arabia’s ones – with e-payment services across Egypt. It shall also work towards promoting digitalization in the energy sector in Egypt, utilizing the latest technologies to enhance services and performance. The operations of the new company are scheduled to start by the mid-year, after obtaining all necessary licenses.

Commenting on the new cooperation, Mr. Medhat Khalil, Chairman of Aman Holding and Raya Holding, has expressed his pleasure with the partnership. “The new company will utilize the latest technologies in e-payments to serve the energy sector, which will enhance services and improve operational effectiveness. Raya will also work to improve and integrate information systems of TAQA Arabia, under the partnership,” said Medhat, expressing optimism about the prospects of the new business – given the history of fruitful cooperation with Qalaa Holdings. Previously, Raya Holding for Financial Investments had co-established its subsidiary Ostool hand in hand with Qalaa Holdings. Today, Ostool has become one of the top companies providing the energy sector – among other industries and sectors – with transportation and logistics services.

Commenting on the new cooperation, Mr. Medhat Khalil, Chairman of Aman Holding and Raya Holding, has expressed his pleasure with the partnership. “The new company will utilize the latest technologies in e-payments to serve the energy sector, which will enhance services and improve operational effectiveness. Raya will also work to improve and integrate information systems of TAQA Arabia, under the partnership,” said Medhat, expressing optimism about the prospects of the new business – given the history of fruitful cooperation with Qalaa Holdings. Previously, Raya Holding for Financial Investments had co-established its subsidiary Ostool hand in hand with Qalaa Holdings. Today, Ostool has become one of the top companies providing the energy sector – among other industries and sectors – with transportation and logistics services.

Pakinam Kafafi, Chief Executive Officer of TAQA Arabia, added: “the new partnership is a promising start that should make a substantial difference in services provided to over 2 million customers of TAQA Arabia. It mainly aims to develop payments systems of the energy sector, introduce innovative distinct services that align with the latest technologies, and introduce a pioneering experience in this regard. The new company also seeks to provide TAQA’s customers with all related financial services and develop TAQA’s operations, in line with the national strategy that targets achieving financial inclusion and digital transformation.”