Umniah - the fastest growing telecom service provider in Jordan - announced preparations to launch its new Mobile Money Transfer Service in the Jordanian market in cooperation with Eskadenia Software and a leading local bank partner.

Through this pioneering and innovative service, Umniah will utilize cutting edge technology to allow all Umniah subscribers to use their mobile handsets as portable wallet accounts to transfer money to local and international destinations; mobile and Internet subscribers to pay their monthly subscription fees; and prepaid subscribers to recharge their lines.

Through this unique service, Umniah will also present its subscribers at a later stage with the option of paying their utility bills, such as their water and electricity bills, as well as pay their shopping expenditures by directly making payments via their mobile handsets while shopping.

Commenting on this new and pioneering service in the local telecom market, Mr. Ihab Hinnawi, Umniah's CEO, said:

"We are very pleased with this step, which reflects our interest in continuously developing our range of services and our dedication to ensuring that our services help make life easier for Jordan's citizens. This technological advancement reflects the developments taking place within the Jordanian economy at various levels, as we have been witnessing the introduction of modern services and facilities within the Kingdom that are designed to encourage productivity and competitiveness and support the efforts being exerted towards following the latest global market developments."

He added: "We are confident that the Mobile Money Transfer Service will meet great success in light of the added value it offers to our subscribers through our partnership with Eskadenia Software. The combined capabilities and expertise of both Umniah and Eskadenia Software will enable us to provide this service in accordance with the highest quality standards."