Tune in to listen to Dr. Waleed Sadek's unique perspective on the current digital payment ecosystem, the transformative role of fintech, and the future of banking. It's a deep dive into the digital revolution that is transforming financial services in the Middle East and Africa.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in blockchain, cryptocurrency, or the future of decentralized systems. Saqr Ereiqat, with his vast experience and vision, provides valuable insights into the ongoing evolution of these technologies and the potential they hold for reshaping our world.

In this episode of Couchonomics, we welcome Wael Fakharany, CEO of Edenred Middle East, a leading provider of smart technology solutions in the UAE. Wael shares his expertise in empowering businesses across various sectors, including retail, facilities management, and construction, through technology-driven financial solutions.

In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Oliver Hughes, former CEO of Tinkoff, discussed the future of digital banking and how it is changing the financial industry. Hughes shared his thoughts on the challenges that traditional banks face in building ecosystems, the importance of unit economics in digital banking, and the future of traditional branch-based banking.

In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, we speak with Madiha Sattar, VP of Careem Pay, the fintech arm of Careem, the Middle East's first unicorn. As VP of Careem Pay, Madiha is leading strategy development and key partnerships for Careem's fintech business and products. She envisions making Careem Pay the leading digital financial services provider in the region.

In this episode of the Couchonomics podcast, Gabrielle Inzirillo, Head of Ecosystem Development at the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), discussed how ADGM is working to create an internationally friendly business environment that people outside the UAE understand and are comfortable with.

This episode of Couchonomics with Arjun offers valuable insights into how Singapore has become a world-class FinTech hub and the role of regulatory policies, innovation strategies, and public good projects in driving growth and competitiveness in the financial sector. Sopnendu Mohanty's expertise and experience make this episode a must-watch for anyone interested in FinTech and innovation.

Meet Navin Gupta, Managing Director of South Asia and MENA at Ripple, a global payments network that enables fast and efficient cross-border payments. On this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Navin shares insights on how Ripple uses blockchain technology to solve cross-border remittances and how CBDCs could revolutionize the public sector.

This episode of Couchonomics with Arjun provides valuable insights into the world of Fintech and the importance of upskilling in the rapidly changing industry. Tram Anh's journey and the mission of CFTE demonstrate the need to bridge the gap between finance and technology.

This episode offers an insightful conversation with Peter de Caluwe about the world of cross-border payments and the challenges that come with it. Peter's expertise and experience in the industry provide valuable insights into the future of international payments and the role that Thunes is playing in making it more accessible and affordable.

In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, we welcome Noor Sweid, managing partner at Global Ventures, to share her insights on venture capital funds and the investment potential of the MENA region.

In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, we discuss with Hisham Al-Falih, how open banking and open finance are transforming the financial industry.

What role will neobanks play on the global stage? Wio Bank CEO Jayesh Patel joins Arjun on the couch to share his perspective.

Renowned futurist Dr. Noah Raford takes us on a journey into the crystal ball to offer a glimpse into how technology is influencing our lives.

Nadeem Ladki and Dominic Longman from Binance, in this episode of Couchonomics, are explaining the world of Crypto from the biggest crypto exchange perspective.

Nadeem Ladki and Dominic Longman from Binance, in this episode of Couchonomics, are explaining the world of Crypto from the biggest crypto exchange perspective.

Joining me on this episode, Amna speaks about what it's like to be the first Emirati woman to race in Formula 3 championship. We discuss her background and how she ended up behind the wheel of a race car. We also examine why there aren't more women in racing like she is around the world, revealing insightful, unexpected answers.

In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Leila Hurstel shares her view on how the decentralized autonomous organization arose out of a deep desire to transform society, and how blockchain technology enables a committed, dedicated community. Leila points to interoperability as one of the main building blocks that will form the foundation of the metaverse.

In our inaugural episode of Season 02, Hosam Arab shares his overview on BNPL scene and explains how can this embedded finance payment system can bring tremendous value to the right markets.

Join us in Season 02 of Couchonomics as we go beyond fintech and payments, and embark on the journey into the future of financial services, a future which will be shaped by existing and new developments in technology and innovation, including and not limited to the likes of embedded finance, open banking, ESG, various versions of metaverse, decentralized finance, digital currencies, and other trends. On the couch, we're going to have the most influential and progressive-minded founders, executives, investors, regulators, innovators and industry commentators from across the MENA region and beyond. Join us as we unravel a multitude of layers of the financial services industry and try to learn how technology will continue to impact the world that we live in.