Kuwait City, Kuwait – September 17th , 2025 Ottu, the Middle East’s leading Online Payment Management System (OPMS), has signed a strategic partnership with Tap Payments, one of the region’s most innovative payment technology providers, during a ceremony held in Kuwait City. This agreement marks a major milestone in Ottu’s mission to deliver cutting-edge, industry-focused payment orchestration solutions across the MENA region.
The partnership will integrate Ottu’s advanced OPMS platform with Tap’s robust payment gateway infrastructure. The result will be a unified ecosystem enabling businesses to streamline operations, optimize payment performance, and expand their digital capabilities across multiple markets.
Ottu’s growth strategy centers on partnering with vertical-focused technology leaders from e-commerce and real estate to events, travel, and retail ensuring that its solutions are tailored to the unique needs of each sector. The integration will introduce predictive routing algorithms, advanced payment analytics, and comprehensive risk management tools, giving businesses actionable insights to improve performance, reduce costs, and enhance customer experiences across every digital touchpoint.
"Our partnership with Tap Payments represents a transformative moment for payment orchestration in the MENA region," Danah Taqi , CCO of Ottu. "Signing this agreement underscores our regional roots. By combining our OPMS expertise and vertical-focused approach with Tap’s powerful gateway technologies, we are enabling businesses to achieve unprecedented operational efficiency, payment success, and market reach."
Both companies bring deep expertise in fraud prevention, data protection, and regulatory compliance, ensuring merchants can confidently grow their digital operations while maintaining the highest security standards.
About Ottu
Ottu is the MENA region’s leading Online Payment Management System (OPMS), empowering businesses to take full control of their online payments through seamless integrations, customizable white-label solutions, robust security, and a unified dashboard. With a strategic focus on partnering with vertical-specific technology providers, Ottu delivers tailored payment solutions across industries such as e-commerce, events, real estate, and travel. Its Smart Router technology optimizes payments in real time, boosting success rates while reducing costs.
About Tap Payments
Founded in 2013 in Kuwait, Tap Payments powers simple, unified, and secure payment experiences for over 100,000 businesses across the MENA region. Licensed in every GCC market, Tap builds solutions designed by and for the region, helping businesses grow and enhancing customer satisfaction.