Pakistani fintech ABHI has announced a partnership with Saudi automotive e-commerce company Syarah to offer employees instant access to their earned wages. The collaboration, announced on Tuesday, aims to provide Syarah employees with greater financial flexibility by allowing them to withdraw a portion of their wages before payday through employer-linked digital platforms.
Partnership Details
ABHI, founded in Pakistan in 2021, specializes in earned wage access services. The company enables salaried employees to access a portion of their wages at any time during the month, helping them manage day-to-day expenses without waiting for payday. According to a press release, the partnership with Syarah will extend these benefits to the Saudi automotive company's workforce.
ABHI CEO Omair Ansari stated: “At Abhi, we are redefining how income flows through people’s lives, not just as a paycheck, but as real-time liquidity that supports real decisions. From everyday expenses to major commitments like mobility, employees shouldn’t have to wait for a payday to move forward.”
Impact on Employees and Business
Syarah Vice President of HR Abdulilah AlSalami emphasized the company's commitment to leveraging technology for employee well-being. “Earned wage access with Abhi is a natural extension of that philosophy: giving our employees the financial flexibility they deserve, on their own terms,” he said. “In a competitive talent market, the companies that invest in holistic employee experience will be the ones that attract and retain the best people.”
Syarah, based in Riyadh, allows customers to buy new and used cars online with integrated financing, purchasing, and home delivery. The partnership is expected to enhance employee satisfaction and retention by providing financial flexibility.
ABHI's Regional Presence
ABHI operates across Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, offering services that enable businesses and employees to access early liquidity. The fintech reports having over one million users and more than 7,000 business partners. This partnership with Syarah marks another step in ABHI's expansion in the Middle East, particularly in the Saudi market.
The collaboration underscores the growing trend of fintech solutions addressing employee financial wellness, with earned wage access becoming a key benefit in competitive labor markets.
