We started Shaheen Money because we saw a broken system. Migrant workers sending money home were losing too much to fees, delays, and opaque exchange rates. We knew technology could fix it.
Our Mission
Every year, $700 billion flows across borders as remittances. For millions of families, this money is rent, school fees, medicine, and food. Yet the average cost of sending $200 internationally is still nearly 7% — a tax on the most vulnerable people in the global economy.
Shaheen Money was founded in Dubai in 2022 with a simple thesis: blockchain technology and modern payment rails can reduce that cost to near-zero while making transfers instant. We combine stablecoin infrastructure with local payment networks to move money at the speed of the internet.
2022
Founded in Dubai
50+
Countries served
Our Values
1.4 billion adults remain unbanked globally. We build for them first — designing products that work with feature phones, local languages, and cash-based economies.
You see the exchange rate before you send. You see the fee before you pay. No hidden markups, no fine print, no surprises. What you see is what you get.
Bank-grade encryption, multi-factor authentication, and regulatory compliance in every market we operate. Your money and data are protected at every step.
Leadership
Experienced operators from fintech, banking, and blockchain — united by a mission to make financial services accessible to everyone.
CEO & Co-Founder
CTO
Head of Compliance
VP of Product
Global Presence
Headquarters
DIFC Innovation Hub
Gate Avenue, Level 2
European Operations
Canary Wharf
One Canada Square
Asia-Pacific
Marina Bay Financial Centre
Tower 1