The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Network International, a leading digital commerce enabler across the Middle East and Africa. This strategic partnership aims to provide advanced digital payment solutions for UAE publishers, streamlining the sales process of their publications and reducing financial overheads.
Under the agreement, EPA member publishers will benefit from cost-effective rates on both local and international payment cards, along with reduced fees on online sales transactions. Additionally, the collaboration will enable seamless and secure payment processing, leveraging Network International’s cutting-edge payment solutions throughout the UAE.
Rashid Al Kous, Executive Director of the Emirates Publishers Association, emphasized the significance of this partnership in supporting the publishing industry. “This initiative is aligned with our mission to advance the publishing sector in the UAE by providing innovative solutions that help overcome operational challenges. By integrating digital payment systems, we aim to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of our member publishers in today’s evolving market,” Al Kous said.
He added that the collaboration with Network International is part of the EPA’s broader efforts to modernize the industry through the adoption of digital innovations, improving transaction security and efficiency while enhancing the overall book sales experience.
Jamal Al Nassai, Group Managing Director for Merchant Services – Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at Network International, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration. “We are thrilled to partner with the Emirates Publishers Association to deliver a range of advanced digital payment solutions tailored to the publishing sector. This partnership reflects our commitment to bringing value-added services and payment innovations to our clients, and we look forward to empowering EPA members with world-class payment capabilities.”
The partnership is expected to bring substantial benefits to UAE publishers, enabling them to streamline their operations, improve sales processes, and reduce costs, ultimately supporting the growth and sustainability of the local publishing industry in an increasingly digital marketplace.
