OneCard, a KSA-based online payment solutions provider, has announced that it will donate a percentage of its January 2009 revenues to the victims of the Gaza conflict, in line with the company’s ongoing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in the Kingdom.
“It truly concerns us that while we are using technology to unite internet users, weapons of war are tearing apart lives in Gaza. Our donation is our concrete, positive response to this human tragedy; we hope we can influence others to also help ease the pain of the victims of this conflict,” said Muhannad Ebwini, General Manager of OneCard.
Launched in Saudi Arabia in 2004, OneCard is a subsidiary of National Technology Group. OneCard has contributed significantly to the development of internet services in the KSA, the broader Middle East, and Islamic communities worldwide.
Travian Games GmbH (www.travian.com), the developer of the highly popular and award-winning multiplayer online browser-based game “Travian,” has also pledged USD 50,000 for the children of Gaza. OneCard subscribers can support the children of Gaza directly by donating money through the OneCard website www.onecard.com.
“Actions that ultimately lead to the loss of innocent lives, and young ones at that, should never be condoned under any circumstances. Within our own chat lines, our young users have been voicing their sadness that many of their age are unwillingly and tragically caught in this violence. Our first priority is to help the children, who we think need the most attention in times like these,” said Siegfried Müller, CEO, Travian Games.
About OneCard
OneCard was initially launched in Saudi Arabia during April 2004, and made headlines due to high public interest in this first of a kind product in Saudi Arabia; Digital Excellence Award 2006 was presented to OneCard by the Ministry of ICT in Saudi Arabia.
OneCard is the Arab World’s first multi-function secured prepaid online payments mechanism. In simple words, OneCard is a prepaid online payment allowing users to access the most comprehensive portfolio of Internet connectivity (ADSL), communication services, mobile services, premium subscriptions and paid content from the Web and much more.
OneCard domain has further expansion by Y2008 to encompass Egypt, GCC countries Levant region, Iran and North Africa, by becoming an authorized reseller for all local prepaid services, eGovernment, and to introduce international online services for each country. More information regarding OneCard can be found by visiting www.OneCard.net
