Dubai Chambers has announced a strategic partnership with Qashio, the UAE-based spend management and embedded finance platform, in a move to significantly enhance access to advanced financial management and alternative finance solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The collaboration establishes a framework aimed at equipping Dubai’s vibrant SME community with modern digital tools, including corporate cards, automated expense management systems, and streamlined access to working capital. This initiative directly supports Dubai Chambers’ ongoing mission to strengthen the emirate’s business ecosystem and elevate private sector competitiveness.
A Strategic Push For SME Competitiveness
With the UAE Ministry of Economy projecting that over one million SMEs will be operating in the country by 2030, this partnership is a timely intervention to support this critical economic segment. Through this collaboration, members of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce will gain access to Qashio’s platform, which provides instantly issued corporate cards, real-time visibility into spending, and automated controls designed to reduce manual reconciliation and improve financial governance.
The platform also empowers businesses to optimize their cash flow through structured payment cycles and embedded financing options, addressing a key challenge for scaling companies.
Driving Growth Through Fintech Innovation
The partnership underscores a broader regional trend of businesses moving towards digital financial services as more efficient and transparent alternatives to traditional banking models.
Armin Moradi, Founder and CEO of Qashio, commented on the collaboration, “Dubai Chambers plays a central role in supporting the growth of the SME community. Through this collaboration, we aim to provide businesses with practical, technology-driven financial tools that improve visibility, strengthen control, and support sustainable scaling. By combining institutional reach with fintech innovation, we can help remove operational friction and enable SMEs to operate with greater agility.”
Fostering Digital Adoption And Financial Literacy
Beyond providing access to technology, Qashio and Dubai Chambers will collaborate on a series of workshops, educational initiatives, and awareness programs. These will focus on key topics such as financial automation, responsible credit usage, and the broader benefits of digital adoption.
To further encourage the transition, tailored onboarding incentives will be introduced to help SMEs adopt a modern spend management infrastructure.
About Qashio
Qashio is a leading spend management platform that gives finance teams real-time visibility and control over company spending. With powerful automation features, unlimited cards, policy-driven approvals, and exclusive global reward partnerships, Qashio enables businesses to save time, reduce risk, and maximise value on every transaction. Headquartered in Dubai, Qashio is expanding rapidly across MENA, Europe and the UK. The company recently entered the Saudi market through the acquisition of Sanad Cash and launched Qashio for Travel, a specialised financial platform for the travel industry.
Source: Zawya
