Dubai, 16 June, 2015: Network International, the leading payment solutions provider in the Middle East, has partnered with Nexxus Payment Group, an international payment platform and Aramex to create NexxusPay, an end-to-end e-commerce solution for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE.

NexxusPay is a customised and cost-effective one-stop platform for small businesses looking to venture into e-commerce. The solution comprises an online store and payment facility in a customer friendly interface, with a built-in logistics and transportation solution by Aramex.

Speaking about the new solution, Bhairav Trivedi, Chief Executive Officer, Network International, stated, "NexxusPay is a collaborative effort with like-minded partners to support small business owners in the UAE. We believe that offering these businesses cost efficient access to create an online presence will boost their reach and profitability, in addition to creating momentum in the UAE's nascent e-commerce industry."

NexxusPay can be integrated within the SME's facebook or instagram page providing an all-in-one interface that allows customers to make purchases online through a safe, secure payment gateway and receive invoices via email or SMS. The application significantly reduces set up time and cost, offering small business owners the flexibility to set up an e-store or sell via existing social media pages without the cost of additional collateral.

Commenting on this initiative, Nebil Ben Aissa, CEO and Founder of NexxusPay said, "UAE SME owners face so much hardship operating and growing their business, and often do not have the time, resources, technology, expertise or funding to build an e-commerce solution on their own. The NexxusPay Platform in partnership with Network International and Aramex, enables SMEs to establish a professional low cost e-commerce presence to drive incremental sales."

Hussein Wehbe, UAE Country Manager at Aramex said: "Aramex has a long history of supporting SMEs and we recognise the potential of e-commerce in the region. Through our continual work with SMEs we know that access to customized solutions and logistical services are particularly important to drive development and growth. E-commerce in the UAE has huge potential for growth and our collaboration will offer SMEs an opportunity to further grow their business and also tap into new markets quickly and efficiently."

Network International, in partnership with Nexxus, plans to roll out NexxusPay to its existing merchants in addition to other SMEs in the UAE looking to expand online. The company expects NexxusPay to catalyse the UAE's burgeoning e-commerce sector, which is currently witnessing growth at a rate of over 20 percent annually. The United Arab Emirates is currently the largest e-commerce market in the Middle East.

For more details about NexxusPay please visit: www.network.ae/NI-Nexxus/

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About Network International:
Established in 1994, Network International LLC is the largest acquirer in the UAE, and a leading payment solutions provider in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA). The company's service offering comprises a comprehensive range of payment products and services for both the Issuing and Acquiring segments of banks, financial institutions and retail merchants. This includes credit, debit and prepaid card processing, ATM management and monitoring, merchant acquiring and processing, fraud management, e-commerce services and mobile solutions for the payments industry, with the objective of enabling speedy, secure and convenient payment transactions for customers. In addition, the company offers several value-add products including data analytics, scoring and loyalty solutions. Network International has Operation centers in the UAE, Egypt and India, with its corporate head office in Dubai. The company continues to invest in strategic partnerships that will increasingly see its influence spread across the region.

Network International is a Principal Member of Visa International and MasterCard International in the UAE and enjoys extension of its MasterCard License in other key countries. It is also a member of JCB and Union Pay card schemes, and it owns and manages the Diners Club International Franchise in the UAE, Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan. In 2013, the company launched a GCC based domestic scheme, Mercury, and partnered with Discover Financial Services (DFS) to allow global acceptance of Mercury cards on the Discover, Diners Club International and PULSE networks. Network International, a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) certified company, is also a major player in the international remittance industry and owns a majority stake in TimesofMoney Ltd., a leading global online remittance and digital payments company facilitating cross-border remittances and domestic payments in emerging economies.

For further information on Network International, please contact:
Tricia Rego / Ajith Henry
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
Dubai, UAE
Tel: 971-4-4507600 Fax: 971-4-4358040
Email: tricia.rego@bm.com / ajith.henry@bm.com

About Nexxus Payment Group:
Nexxus Payment Group is a multi-national group of companies which enable small businesses and individuals to transact and pay electronically. Nexxus is currently operating in UAE, USA, India, Qatar and Kuwait, with plans to grow into further emerging market countries. Nexxus partners with the largest local payment processors, banks and financial institutions and offers a suite of electronic and mobile payment solutions localized and tailored for Small & Mid-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), and unbanked individuals.

Nexxus leverages its local market partnerships to offer highly innovative, low cost and legally compliant B2B and B2C electronic payment products such as: (B2B) electronic commerce, electronic billing, mobile and social e-commerce apps; or (B2C) low wage payroll salary cards, gift cards, travel cards, digital wallets and mobile remittance apps. Nexxus takes security and regulatory compliance very seriously and offers its solutions in full compliance with local central bank rules and regulations, and operates all its localized businesses through PCI-DSS compliant data centres.

About Aramex:
Aramex (DFM: ARMX) is a leading provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions. Established in 1982 as an express operator, the company rapidly evolved into a global brand recognized for its customized services and innovative multi-product offering. Traded on the NASDAQ from 1997 to 2002, Aramex today is a publicly traded company on the Dubai Financial Market, employing more than 13,900 people in 354 locations across 60 countries and leads a strong alliance network providing global presence, and bringing together 40 independent express companies from around the world. The range of services offered by Aramex includes integrated logistics solutions, international and domestic express delivery, freight forwarding, secure records and information management solutions, and e-services, including e-business solutions and Shop and Ship. For more information, please visit www.aramex.com.

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