BEIRUT, LEBANON - 09 MAY 2019 - Biometric technology company Zwipe and Inkript,
a digital security provider and a subsidiary of Resource Group, have partnered
to launch biometric payment cards.

Inkript's state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia
are certified by Visa and Mastercard for EMV cards production. The company
caters for customers across the Middle East, Africa and Europe, and has shipped
over 70 million smartcards in 2018, making it one of the largest card
manufacturers in the region.

Speaking of this partnership, Hisham Itani, Chairman and CEO of Resource Group
said "we are pleased to launch our partnership with Zwipe to cater to the
growing demand of secure banking cards in the region. Biometric payment cards
add a valuable layer for secure payments and banks are keen to have this
innovative product. He added "Our partnership with Zwipe, a proven technology
leader in this emerging market, is introducing a cutting-edge biometric solution
to financial institutions in the region and we are happy to be among the first
movers."

Zwipe and Inkript will collaborate technically and commercially to bring
biometric payment cards to market. Several banks have expressed interest to
pilot the offering, with the first pilots expected to launch before the end of
2019.

Commenting on this important partnership, André Løvestam, CEO of Zwipe said "we
are excited to partner with Inkript to introduce and deploy our technology with
their customers. Based on the positive feedback from the successful pilots in
the region, we are confident that the market is primed for growth."

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About Inkript

Inkript is a digital security solutions provider catering to governments,
telecom operators and financial institutions in the MEA region. The company's
growth is driven by an extensive R&D and continuous investments in emerging
technologies. Inkript is distinguished by its state-of-the-art factories,
technology competence centers, customized integrated solutions and international
certifications covering processes, quality and security.

Media Contact for Inkript: Ghina Ramadan, +9611412000 ext. 2931,
gramadan@resource.group
About Zwipe

Zwipe is a technology solution provider that enables battery-less, ultra-low
-power, self-contained biometric authentication solutions. Together with an
ecosystem of partners including global brands within security, financial
services and ID applications, Zwipe is "Making Convenience SecureT" for banks,
merchants and consumers. Using advanced fingerprint recognition while protecting
personal information, Zwipe's solutions address the data theft pitfalls inherent
in traditional authentication methods. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Zwipe has
spent the last 10 years developing its unique power harvesting technology
platform in combination with security solutions based on international
infrastructure standards. To learn more, visit www.zwipe.com

Media Contact for Zwipe: André Løvestam, CEO, +47 930 44 040 info@zwipe.com