Driving Financial Inclusion and Digital Transformation Through Secure, Scalable Processing Solutions
Network International has signed a strategic processing agreement with the Saudi Sudanese Bank. This partnership represents a landmark effort to overhaul Sudan’s financial ecosystem, bringing modern, secure, and world-class digital payment capabilities to the nation’s banking sector.
Formalized during the Cairo ICT 2025 conference, the collaboration aligns with a broader regional push to replace cash-heavy systems with inclusive digital infrastructure.
Under this new agreement, Network International will serve as the technical backbone for Saudi Sudanese Bank, providing an end-to-end processing platform. This all-in-one solution includes:
- Mastercard Sponsorship: Enabling the bank to issue globally recognized cards, connecting Sudanese consumers to the international economy.
- Prepaid Issuing: Offering flexible digital payment tools for the unbanked and underbanked populations.
- Value-Added Services: Advanced analytics and fraud protection designed to ensure safe and reliable digital transactions.
- Scalable Infrastructure: A future-ready platform that grows alongside the bank’s digital ambitions.
This partnership is about more than just technology; it is a strategic move to facilitate economic activity across borders. By modernizing the local ecosystem, the two organizations aim to:
- Improve Trade Efficiency: Streamlining settlement processes for businesses operating between Sudan, Saudi Arabia, and the wider MEA region.
- Increase Investment: Creating secure, transparent channels that encourage foreign and domestic investment.
- Align with National Goals: Supporting Sudan’s long-term economic development and the Central Bank of Sudan’s 2026 focus on digital transformation.
“Our partnership with Saudi Sudanese Bank represents an important step in advancing Sudan’s digital payments infrastructure. We’re committed to delivering world-class processing capabilities that help banks accelerate transformation and unlock sustainable growth.” — Dr. Reda Helal, Group Managing Director at Network International
“Network’s expertise and comprehensive digital payments platform will allow us to introduce faster, safer, and more accessible financial products to our customers. This agreement empowers us to build a more inclusive, digitally enabled banking environment.” — Osama Ali Ibrahim, CEO of Saudi Sudanese Bank
For Network International, this deal reinforces its “partner of choice” status for banks in emerging markets. For the Saudi Sudanese Bank, it provides the technological leverage needed to transition from traditional banking to a high-speed, digital-first institution capable of competing in a globalized economy.
