Abhi and Red Sea International Partner to Enhance Employee Financial Wellbeing Through Earned Wage Access

Riyadh, KSA — 16/9/2026 — Abhi, the region’s neobank of the future, has announced a partnership with Red Sea International, a leading Saudi company specializing in modular building solutions, to provide employees with greater financial flexibility through Abhi’s Earned Wage Access (EWA) solution.

Through the partnership, Red Sea International employees will be able to access a portion of their earned salary in real time before their regular payday, providing greater control over their cash flow and greater flexibility in managing everyday financial needs.

The collaboration brings together Red Sea International’s commitment to its people with Abhi’s technology-led approach to financial access. By enabling employees to access wages they have already earned, the partnership aims to support financial wellbeing while giving employees greater choice over when and how they access their income.

Speaking on the partnership, Omair Ansari, Co-Founder and CEO of Abhi, said:

“Financial wellbeing starts with having access to your income when you need it. At Abhi, we believe employees should not have to wait for a fixed date on the calendar to access money they have already earned. Our partnership with Red Sea International reflects a shared commitment to building a better employee experience, one where financial flexibility is part of the workplace, and employees have greater control over their everyday financial decisions.”

Mohammed Al Amri, CHRO, Red Sea International, added:

“As part of our ongoing commitment to RSI’s employees’ wellbeing, we are proud to introduce Abhi, a new salary advance solution now available to all employees. With Abhi, employees will have greater flexibility and peace of mind when it comes to managing finances through access to their earned salary, whenever needed, without waiting.”

This is more than a tool. It’s a reflection of how much we value our employees’ mental effort, hard work, and loyalty to RSI. Taking care of our employees is not an obligation; it’s a responsibility we embrace wholeheartedly, and this is just one small way management can give back. As Saudi Arabia continues to advance the objectives of Vision 2030, employers are increasingly looking beyond traditional compensation to create more holistic employee experiences. Financial wellbeing is becoming an important part of this shift, with employers exploring technology-enabled solutions that can provide employees with greater financial flexibility and support.

For organizations with diverse and operationally distributed workforces, solutions such as Earned Wage Access can provide employees with an additional layer of financial flexibility while supporting employers in their efforts to build more engaged and resilient teams.

The partnership between Abhi and Red Sea International reflects the growing adoption of embedded financial solutions in the Kingdom and the evolving role of technology in shaping the future of work.

Since its inception in 2021, Abhi has expanded across Pakistan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, serving more than 2 million users and partnering with over 25,000 businesses to provide on-demand access to earned income and SME financing solutions.

– Ends –

About Abhi

Abhi is a financial technology company building the infrastructure for greater financial access across emerging markets. Its solutions include Earned Wage Access, Payroll Processing, Payroll Financing, and SME Financing, helping businesses and their employees access greater financial flexibility.

Since its inception in 2021, Abhi has expanded its operations across Pakistan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, partnering with more than 7,000 businesses and serving over 1 million users across the region.

Abhi was the first fintech in the MENAP region to receive the World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneer Award in 2023 and has also been recognized by Hub71, Endeavor, the UAE Future 100, and Mastercard’s Start Path Small Business program.

For more information, visit: https://abhi.co/

About Red Sea International

Red Sea International Company is one of Saudi Arabia’s leading companies in the construction and modular building sector. Established in 1967, the company is a publicly listed joint-stock company on the Saudi Exchange. It provides a comprehensive range of solutions and services, including the design and construction of temporary and permanent modular buildings, integrated facility management services, catering services, as well as electromechanical works.

The Group serves a broad range of sectors, including oil & gas, infrastructure, government, building & construction, mining, defence, offshore, and manufacturing, and offers end-to-end solutions spanning engineering & design, camp operations & maintenance, power generation, infrastructural works, hospitality & catering, project logistics, and turnkey delivery.

With decades of experience, the company has successfully delivered numerous projects across more than 65 countries worldwide, leveraging its extensive expertise and strong technical and operational capabilities, The company is committed to delivering comprehensive and efficient solutions tailored to its clients’ needs while adhering to the highest standards of quality and operational efficiency.

For more information, please visit: https://redseaintl.com/

The approval reflects the alignment of Abhi’s Early Wage Access solution with Shariah principles and reinforces the company’s focus on building financial products that combine technology, accessibility, and responsible financial practices.

Through Abhi’s EWA solution, employees can access a portion of their earned salary before their regular payday, giving them greater flexibility in managing their financial needs without having to wait for the traditional salary cycle. By providing access to wages that employees have already earned, Abhi aims to give individuals greater control over their income and support their overall financial well-being.

The Shariah approval further strengthens Abhi’s position as it continues to develop financial solutions designed around the evolving needs of employees and businesses in the Kingdom. As employers increasingly recognize financial wellbeing as an important component of the employee experience, access to flexible and responsible financial tools is becoming an increasingly relevant part of workplace benefits.

Saudi Arabia’s focus on building a more dynamic and inclusive economy under Vision 2030 is also driving innovation across financial services and the workplace. Solutions such as Earned Wage Access can complement traditional payroll structures by giving employees greater flexibility in how they manage their earned income, while enabling employers to offer modern financial wellbeing benefits.

Since its inception in 2021, Abhi has expanded across Pakistan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, serving more than 1 million users and partnering with over 7,000 businesses across the region. Its suite of financial solutions includes Earned Wage Access, Payroll Processing, Payroll Financing, and SME Financing, supporting individuals and businesses with greater access to financial services.

About Abhi

Abhi is a financial technology company building the infrastructure for greater financial access across emerging markets. Its solutions include Earned Wage Access, Payroll Processing, Payroll Financing, and SME Financing, helping businesses and their employees access greater financial flexibility.

Since its inception in 2021, Abhi has expanded its operations across Pakistan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, partnering with more than 7,000 businesses and serving over 1 million users across the region.

Abhi was the first fintech in the MENAP region to receive the World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneer Award in 2023 and has also been recognized by Hub71, Endeavor, the UAE Future 100, and Mastercard’s Start Path Small Business program.

For more information, visit: https://abhi.co/