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Dialog Axiata’s Genie reaches Rs. 10 billion worth transactions by 2021
Powered by Dialog Axiata PLC (“Dialog”), Genie, Sri Lanka’s first PCI-DSS-certified payment app has cemented a major milestone moment on its journey in establishing itself as the biggest payment processing network in Sri Lanka through the achievement of over Rs. 10 billion worth transactions.
With more and more customers falling reliant on smart devices, Genie powered by Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, is paving the future for digitized FinTech payments in Sri Lanka with its simple and secure payment services. With over 400,000 downloads to date, Genie has been recognized by SLASSCOM Awards as the ‘Best Startup Product/ Service 2019’ and the ‘Best Disruptor Product 2019’ while also bagging two gold awards at the LankaPay Technovation Awards in 2019 for ‘Most Popular Electronic Payment Product (Fintech)’ and ‘Best Mobile Application for Retailer Payments’.
In addition to these distinct recognitions, Genie is constantly transforming its processes to meet the expectations and needs of its virtual audience. Offering customer’s greater avenues of convenience coupled with a future-fit payment security model Genie has been at the vanguard of the FinTech arena for promoting its recently adopted tokenization technology with a ‘One-Click-Pay’ option across several partner merchants as a digital solution to eliminate friction in its payment process and provide a quick checkout experience with a secure “save card” option on its app/website. At present, Genie’s partner merchants who support tokenization include Tenaga Car Park, Eat Me Global, chargeNET, eLogic Lanka, and Dialog Axiata’s own MyDialog App.
As the largest volume contributor on the Mastercard Payment Gateway Platform in Sri Lanka, Genie has been at the forefront in onboarding small to medium business owners onto its payment aggregator platform by introducing innovative methods to accommodate various business needs whilst facilitating safe and secure e-payments thereby guaranteeing the safety and convenience of both merchants and customers.
Speaking on this milestone achievement, Renuka Fernando, Group Chief Digital Services Officer of Dialog Axiata PLC stated “We are humbled and honoured by the trust placed in Genie by our users as we clocked in over Rs. 10 billion transactions at the start of 2021. Since its inception in 2018, Genie has been committed to delivering a world class digital payment solution which offers our users a superior experience without compromising their privacy and security. Genie aims at leveraging Sri Lanka’s digital economy and will continue to work towards expanding our portfolio whist enhancing the offered e-payment security to further the convenience of remote transactions and cashless payments for our users in the face of today’s evolving digital world”(Dialog)
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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