Abhi Saudi, powered by Alraedah Digital Solutions, has announced a partnership with Squadio to provide employees with access to earned wages before their regular payday, according to a press release shared with Block News International.
The partnership will allow Squadio employees in Saudi Arabia to access a portion of their earned salary during the month through ABHI’s Earned Wage Access platform. The companies said the service is designed to give employees greater financial flexibility and help them manage day-to-day expenses.
The service adds salary access to Squadio’s employee benefits offering, helping the company support short-term financial needs without changing its existing payroll structure.
Understanding Earned Wage Access
Earned Wage Access, often referred to as EWA, allows employees to access part of the salary they have already earned instead of waiting until the end of the payroll cycle. The model has gained traction among employers looking to offer financial wellness benefits without changing monthly salary structures.
Founded in 2021, ABHI has expanded across Pakistan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman. The company provides financial solutions including Earned Wage Access and SME financing and says it serves more than one million users and works with over 7,000 business partners. It has also cited recognition from Hub71 and Endeavor, and has been named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, a UAE Future 100 company and a participant in Mastercard’s Start Path Small Business program.
Squadio is a technology talent and team-building platform operating in the MENA region.
The partnership brings together ABHI’s fintech infrastructure and Squadio’s focus on technology talent, reflecting how digital platforms are increasingly being used to support both employers and employees. The introduction of Earned Wage Access adds another workplace benefit for Squadio’s teams, while strengthening ABHI’s presence in Saudi Arabia’s growing employee financial wellness market.
Leaders Highlight Employee Benefits
Omair Ansari, co-founder and CEO of ABHI, said: “At Abhi, we believe the future of work extends beyond how people work to how they experience and access their earnings. Earned Wage Access empowers employees with greater financial control while enabling employers to promote a more engaged, productive, and financially resilient workforce. Our partnership with Squadio reflects a shared commitment to leveraging technology to improve employee well-being and create modern workplace experiences.”
Squadio CEO Abdulrahman Alzeaagi said the partnership reflects the company’s focus on improving employee benefits and workplace support.
“We are pleased with this strategic partnership with Abhi Company, which reflects our commitment to providing an exceptional work environment that supports the well-being of our employees and technical teams, and enables them to access flexible financial solutions that enhance stability and productivity. We are also proud to collaborate with a partner that shares our vision of leveraging technology to improve the employee experience. At Squadio, we believe that empowering tech teams with smart tools and modern benefits is the foundation for building more efficient and sustainable workplaces.”
A Wider Shift in Workplace Finance
The agreement also highlights the growing role of fintech platforms in reshaping traditional payroll services, as employers look for tools that give workers more control over how and when they access their income. By offering salary access during the month, companies can provide a practical benefit without altering existing pay cycles.
Unlike traditional payroll advances or short-term credit products, Earned Wage Access is linked to income employees have already earned. That distinction has made the model attractive to companies seeking to offer financial support while keeping payroll processes structured and predictable.
The announcement comes as companies in Saudi Arabia continue to invest in digital transformation, workplace benefits and employee financial wellness tools. For businesses operating in competitive sectors such as technology, flexible salary access can form part of a wider effort to improve retention, productivity and employee satisfaction.
