DIFC-Based OSON Advances Plan to Build a Digital Financial Corridor Between Central Asia and the GCC

OSON, a fast-growing international fintech holding, is strengthening its regional presence from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) as it works to connect the booming markets of Central Asia with the GCC through a seamless digital financial corridor.

With 2.8 million users, a strong network of 2,550+ payment terminals, and over 30 million transactions processed in the first nine months of 2025, OSON enters the UAE not as a newcomer—but as an established financial infrastructure player.

A High-Trust, Fully Compliant Fintech for the Region

OSON’s expansion is anchored in regulatory confidence.
The company brings years of experience operating across multiple jurisdictions, powered by in-house AML, KYC, RegTech, and risk-scoring systems. This foundation enables secure integrations with UAE banks while supporting the region’s push for safe, transparent digital finance.

Empowering Tourism, SMEs, and Cross-Border Commerce

Economic links between Central Asia and the GCC are growing rapidly, yet financial connectivity remains fragmented. OSON aims to fill this gap.

Tourism benefits:

● Cashless, instant payments for Central Asian tourists visiting Dubai

● A unified spending experience for UAE travelers exploring Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and the Silk Road region
 

For SMEs and traders:

● Faster, lower-cost settlements

● Direct connectivity between businesses operating across both markets

● Reduced friction for logistics, exporters, and cross-border merchants
 

OSON’s Technology: Fully Owned, Fully Scalable

OSON is one of the few fintech players globally that owns its entire tech stack, including:

● A proprietary payment-processing core

● Advanced anti-fraud and compliance engines

● API-first OSON Business PaaS for banks and fintechs

● R&D centers in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan

● A global eSIM division active in 178 countries
 

This in-house model allows OSON to customize products faster for the UAE’s advanced digital ecosystem.

Dubai as a Global Operating Base

From its DIFC command center, OSON is building an international leadership team to oversee expansion across MENA, followed by strategic entry into the United States and Southeast Asia.

CEO Statement

Farkhod Makhmudov, Founder & CEO of OSON, said:
“DIFC is more than a headquarters for us—it is the anchor of our global strategy.
The GCC and Central Asia are becoming deeply interconnected, yet the financial rails are still catching up. OSON is building that missing infrastructure, enabling everyone—from tourists to traders—to move money seamlessly across borders.”

About OSON

OSON is an international fintech holding founded in 2016, serving 2.8 million users across Central Asia with digital wallets, cross-border payments, and API-based fintech infrastructure. Headquartered at DIFC Dubai, OSON operates a network of 2,550+ payment terminals and offers a fully proprietary tech stack, enabling seamless financial connectivity between Central Asia, the GCC, and global markets.