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Press Release

Blue Remit Partners with Western Union to offer Cross-Border
Money Transfer Services

Dubai, UAE – 14 May 2025 – Blue Remit, a leading provider of innovative cross-border
remittance solutions and a subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC, has signed a strategic
collaboration partnership with Western Union.

This partnership brings together Blue Remit’s innovative digital platform and Western Union’s
vast global money transfer network, which spans over 200 countries and territories. Customers
have the flexibility to transfer funds to billions of bank accounts and wallets worldwide, and for
cash pick-up at locations abroad.

“We are proud to partner with Western Union, a brand synonymous with reliability and global
reach,” said Rashed A. Al Ansari, Chief Executive Officer at Blue Remit. “Together, we are
broadening access to international money transfer services for our customers, offering them more
choice, security, and convenience.”

“We are excited to partner with Blue Remit, a leading provider of cross-border remittance
solutions,” added Giovanni Angelini, President of Europe, Middle East and Africa at Western
Union. “Through this collaboration, we remain committed to delivering exceptional value to our
customers as we further our mission to make financial services accessible for all.”

This partnership supports both companies’ shared commitment to financial inclusion and
innovation in cross-border money movement. With remittance corridors from the UAE continuing
to play a vital role in the global economy, Blue Remit and Western Union are well-positioned to
serve the evolving needs of individuals and families across the region.

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