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A Profound Transformation: Dr. Waleed Sadek's Contribution to the MENA Digital Payments Ecosystem
Dr. Waleed Sadek's insights offer a clear snapshot of the ongoing evolution in Egypt's financial ecosystem and, more extensively, the MENA region. His pioneering work through PaySky and Yalla not only paves the way for future innovations but also represents the enormous potential that fintech possesses. As digital payments become increasingly prevalent, trailblazers like Dr. Sadek will continue to shape the financial sector's future.
Careem Pay's Metamorphosis: How a Ride-Hailing Service Became a Fintech Titan
The fintech industry is rapidly transforming in the Middle East, with Careem Pay leading the charge. As the fintech arm of Careem, the Middle East's first unicorn, Careem Pay's mission is to simplify people's lives by providing essential financial services as part of an everything app. In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Madiha Sattar, VP of Careem Pay, shares her insights on building a fintech ecosystem in the Middle East, the transition from a ride-hailing app to an everything app, geographic expansion plans for Careem, and the problem of diversity in fintech.