iPay has announced its first strategic partnership with the official transportation company in Qatar, Mowasalat (Karwa). Customers can register through the iPay application to make instant digital payments after completing their trips. iPay, a secure e-wallet application, is part of Vodafone Qatar’s Infinity Payment Solutions (IPS), a separate financial entity and 100% subsidiary of Vodafone. In line with Qatar Central Bank’s recent announcement stating that all businesses must provide consumers with access to digital payments, the partnership also aims to drive QCB’s vision towards a cashless economy by 2030. Commenting on the partnership, Diego Camberos, COO of Vodafone Qatar, said: “This partnership with Mowasalat marks a significant milestone in the development of iPay. Through this collaboration we can support the drive towards a fully digitized economy in Qatar, as well as provide our customers with a hassle-free experience while making day-to-day payments.” Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Ahmed Abdulrahman J. A. Al-Muftah, the Chief Administrative Officer of Mowasalat (Karwa), said: “I am pleased to announce that Karwa customers will be the first in Qatar to enjoy paying their ride fares through the iPay e-wallet. This step is part of the collaboration between the two entities in many fields. This operator-independent digital wallet is a product conceptualized in Qatar, and we are happy to make this available to our (Karwa) customers as an addition to the current (Karwa Taxi) App payment options. We are moving towards providing improved services to our local community, by making every ride with (Karwa) a seamless, comfortable, and enjoyable experience. At Mowasalat, we believe technological innovation in our services is key towards increasing our customer base and ensuring continued customer satisfaction." To find out more about iPay, please visit: www.ipay.qa About Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C. ("Vodafone Qatar") provides a comprehensive range of services including voice, messaging, data, fixed communications, IoT and ICT managed services in the State of Qatar, for both consumers and businesses alike. The Company commenced commercial operations in 2009 and has 2 million mobile customers as of 30 June 2022. Its state-of-the-art network infrastructure is expanding to cover key locations in the country with fibre connectivity and 5G, along with an extensive digital ecosystem, which will contribute to Qatar's continued growth and prosperity. Vodafone Qatar’s vision is deeply rooted in its mission to connect today’s ideas with the technologies of tomorrow by pioneering digital innovation and becoming people’s first choice in telecom and digital services. Please visit www.vodafone.qa for more details. For press enquiries, please contact: Mediarelations.qatar@vodafone.com About Mowasalat (Karwa) Mowasalat (Karwa) was founded in 2004 and has ever since played an important role as the national company for solutions in individual and mass transport, and mobility services for major events. Its Karwa Driving School ensures the best training for the public, as well as for professionals. Lately, Mowasalat (Karwa) added limousine and wheelchair accessible vehicles, as well as last mile mobility to the fleet in order to cover the broadest possible range of transportation needs in the country.