Ajman Bank Partners with Expleo to Establish a Testing Centre of Excellence

– Expleo, the global engineering, technology and consulting services provider, announces a strategic partnership with Ajman Bank, a leading Islamic financial institution in the UAE, to establish a testing centre of excellence (TCoE). The initiative is a strategic move to strengthen the bank’s promising position in the region's evolving financial landscape.

The TCoE is positioned as a centralised hub supporting Ajman Bank in building robust, enterprise-wide financial applications and enhancing operational efficiency while maintaining agility, compliance with Shariah principles, and ensuring an unmatched customer experience.

Expleo's tailored solution for Ajman Bank

Expleo will deliver a comprehensive, phased solution built on its proven digital assurance capabilities. The engagement will include:

> Devising a structured roadmap covering setup, transition, stabilisation, and operation phases

> Focused goals in test automation, process optimisation, environment management, and governance

> Delivering digital, data, omni-channel, mobile and automation capabilities to ensure quality and speed to market.

Mustafa Al Khalfawi, CEO, Ajman Bank, stated: “Our goal is to build a best-in-class technology ecosystem that supports our vision of being a customer-centric, innovation-led bank. Our partnership with Exleo Solutions will not only elevate our software quality and delivery performance but also reinforce our ability to offer faster, safer, and smarter digital banking experiences.”

Phani Tangirala, MD & CEO, Expleo Solutions Limited, commented, "We are proud to partner with Ajman Bank in building a future-ready digital ecosystem. Our solution is designed to empower Ajman Bank with the agility, governance, and innovation needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Salem Al Shamsi, COO, Ajman Bank, added: “The establishment of the Testing Centre of Excellence is a strategic step in our operational evolution. It will play a pivotal role in embedding a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across our digital delivery ecosystem. By adopting best-in-class testing methodologies and frameworks through our partnership with Expleo, we are enhancing our ability to proactively manage risks, reduce time-to-market, and ensure that every product we launch meets the highest standards of performance, security, and customer satisfaction.”

Mamoun Alhomssey, CTO, Ajman Bank, commented, "By embedding quality into every stage of development and delivery, we are solidifying our long-term commitment to technological excellence. Expleo’s deep understanding of digital banking in the Middle East makes them an ideal partner in our transformation journey.”

Ajman Bank and Expleo are exploring future initiatives beyond the TCoE, including AI assurance frameworks, predictive analytics for proactive quality management, cloud-native environments to support scalable, on-demand testing and continuous training and upskilling programs to strengthen its expertise.