Dina Amin

Last week, during my sojourn in #middleeast, I had the opportunity to share my #pov on a variety of topics with Edge Middle East: secret to #genai success, bridging the gap between #ai and #bi, logical approach to #datamanagement, empowering #developers, accelerating decision making, why #cio should futureproof their #data strategies, and how Denodo is helping #enterprises thrive in AI-driven future. I'm interested in your feedback (please post a comment). https://lnkd.in/gU6Q2dmM

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We are moving from the world of plus AI to AI first. Companies that have adopted an #AI first mentality will be the winners of this next era. I sat down with Ossama El Samadoni from GBM and our clients Mohamed Abdel Hamid Abdel-Razek from Mashreq and Himanshu Shrivastava from Al-Futtaim to discuss the latest AI insights in the region and the ingredients to a successful AI adoption journey. Hosted by Sally Mousa سالي موسى from Forbes Middle East, the #podcast sheds light on the importance of partnerships between technology providers, regulators, and users in successfully deploying AI. It is our privilege to partner with clients like Mashreq Bank and Al Futtaim, adopting the latest IBM technologies and utilizing our consulting expertise to help transform businesses. #watsonx #genAI #hybridcloud https://lnkd.in/dkwnmVrW

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Looking to build strategic partnerships for your business? I ask the Blacklane Global Head of Partnerships and ex-Careem Director Adib Samara the key to raising 9 figures of funding, the best financial advice he's ever received, and the biggest mistake he sees founders make. "One mistake founders make is to think they can do everything themselves and they don't ask for help. Another mistake is they think entrepreneurship in itself is fun and cool. In reality it's tough, and if your business isn't solving for something, then you're in a lot of trouble. " Book a tailored 1:1 video call with Adib on Callmi here: https://lnkd.in/d6mgUaDQ

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Another step further in designing #UAE as a #AI hub. As soon as a country shows a strong commitment in a challenge the #businesses follow. Beyond the hype #AI is going to reshape the way we imagine the strategies in every business, and #MENA region seems to look far beyond...

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Happy to share with you a success story of a group of young and ambitious startup founders. My daughter Farah Osman, and her two colleagues and friends since school, spotted a "Pain" that companies with blue collar workforce suffer from. They identified the weakness in existing HR systems, built a system that one of the investors called "an answer to the market prayers". They have been working days and nights in the literal sense of the word, and built the first smart blue collars HR system that utilizes innovative technology to make the life of companies and workers a lot easier. Please read their press release and share it with your colleagues and friends and write down your comments

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Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, speaks about our collaboration with Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA), in light of the recent Google Cloud office opening. Kurian highlighted the significance of Google Cloud’s strategic alliance with the Government of Kuwait, which aims to support the digitization of government services, digitally transforming businesses and contributing to the upskilling of national talent and fostering a vibrant tech and startup ecosystem. 🤝 🇰🇼 Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/etjQHtex #CloudForKuwait

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Discover how payments are evolving to meet customer demands! Download the report Checkout.com

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ACI Worldwide's 2024 Prime Time for Real-Time report has revealed that the Middle East is the FASTEST growing market for real-time payments for the SECOND year running 👏 🏛 💸 Governments in the region are implementing real-time payment schemes where businesses and consumers are REAPING the benefits; and is propelling the region into a NEW ERA of financial transformation 🤯 📈 The Middle East ALSO saw a remarkable YoY growth of 33.6% in 2023 with 855 million real-time payment transactions and last year marked a significant milestone as Oman, Kuwait and Qatar each launched their OWN national real-time payment schemes, 👨‍💻 “Real-time payments eliminate payment friction, inject greater liquidity into the system, and promote economic growth and financial inclusion. Yet, their full potential can only be realized when banks transcend legacy silo systems. With real-time payment schemes now operational in every GCC nation, local banks are at a pivotal juncture where they must harness technological evolution as the catalyst for innovation. The path to innovation lies in modernizing and future-proofing their infrastructure, enabling them to fully leverage the potential of real-time payments,” said Santhosh Rao, Senior Vice President, Sales at ACI Worldwide MEASA. “Active collaboration is the cornerstone of a thriving real-time payment ecosystem, fostering an environment where banks must navigate a delicate balance of competition and cooperation with emerging market players. The world’s most successful real-time payment schemes, exemplified by India’s achievements, showcase a myriad of real-time payment methods via QR codes, mobile apps, or online accounts, pushing the boundaries of innovative use cases. With the Middle East leading the world in real-time payments growth, financial institutions should seize the opportunity to carefully study these successes and extract valuable insights to inspire the launch of their own pioneering real-time payment solutions.” Read the report on the link below! 👇 #aciworldwide #payments #middleeast #realtimepayments #gcc #digitaleconomy #mobilepayments #paymentsolutions

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Lessons from the Trenches: My Journey as a Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Tech Solutions.ae As a CSO, I've navigated the intersection of business and technology, driving growth and innovation. Here are key takeaways from my experience: 1. Ensuring strategy aligns with business goals and stakeholder expectations. 2. Embracing flexibility in a rapidly changing market landscape. 3. Building and empowering high-performing teams. 4. Collaborating with offshore companies to augment capabilities. 5. Staying ahead of the curve through continuous learning and exploration. Share your own experiences and lessons learned! #CSO #ChiefStrategyOfficer #Leadership #Strategy #Innovation #Growth #TechSolutions"

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Breaking News! I am proud to share an Exciting Development; Smpl Holdings has just launched a $10 million fund - Smpl Fund I, to support tech and AI startups in the MENA region and beyond. As the UAE continues to emerge as a global hub for startups and innovation, this fund aims to provide seed capital and strategic value-added services to the promising ventures. 🔗 Read more about it here via a Gulf News story : https://lnkd.in/dBPbDfyn #SmplHoldings #Smpl #TechStartups #AIInvestment #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #Innovation #TechInvestment #MENAStartups

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The Middle East is on the brink of a digital banking transformation. It’s visible everywhere from the billions being invested in cloud infrastructure to become the next AI superpower, to the luminaries who flocked to this week’s Dubai FinTech Summit. Our colleagues from Lab49 attended the event and noted that in addition to a heavy emphasis on AI, there was a lot of focus on how the financial arena is being disrupted. A confluence of events is driving change. There is the diversification of economies beyond oil, the emergence of a growing number of funds and startups, as well as the appearance of foreign competition including neo banks such as Revolut and Alipay. Lab49 established a presence in the UAE a few years ago anticipating the need for large banks to reimagine their customer touchpoints, and in turn their underlying data and services infrastructure. The fintech summit attracted more than 8,000 people from 118 countries, including Charith Mendis, Head of Worldwide Banking Industry at AWS; Michael Demissie, Head of Applied AI and Practice at Bank of New York; Kfir Godrich, Chief Innovation Officer at Blackrock and Alfonso Castillo, President & CEO of Santander’s U.S. Private Bank. One notable speaker was Nik Storonsky, Founder & CEO of Revolut, a bank created in 2015 that has taken Europe by storm. It has attracted 35 million customers in 38 countries by offering digital-native and mobile-first banking services. Storansky said that Revolut is in the process of applying for a banking license in the region and expects to be operational in 2025. The expansion of digital services in the Middle East has led to an unprecedented increase in the number of people with access to financial services. It was that kind of promise that prompted Mashreq Neo to open the first digital bank in the region in 2017. Mashreq Neo offers a mobile-first banking experience, including transactional accounts, savings accounts, person-to-person payments, insurance, and investment products. For the established banks, a lot of the challenge comes down to offering new products and services, and distributing them in new ways for a changing business demographic while rapidly overcoming their legacy constraints.  Young tech-savvy entrepreneurs expect digital native experiences. Even mature businesses want easier and more efficient ways to manage tax payments, treasury operations, cross border payments, and employee compensation. They want the ability to make wire payments without paying exorbitant fees. Neo banks have grown fast worldwide, but many have struggled to reach profitability in the U.S., the world’s largest market. AI will also be a wildcard. Startups benefit from agility, but incumbents have reams of data and analytics that could help them better anticipate and service client needs. For the incumbent institutions there are risks, but also big opportunities.

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In a recent article with Fortune Arabia, I shared insights on how fintech startups are revolutionising the Middle East and Africa - driving financial inclusion and sustainability. Fintechs are leapfrogging legacy systems, bypassing traditional banking systems with digital and mobile payment solutions accessible to millions and enabling SMEs to enjoy vital access to finance. Crucially, fintechs are also transforming economies and improving quality of life, especially for the underbanked communities – while also enabling environmental sustainability. At Global Ventures, we are proud of the diverse fintechs in our portfolio – all playing a part in shaping a sustainable and inclusive future across MEA. From Maalexi’s full-stack platform for SME agri-buyers and sellers, Mamo’s online payment processing platform for businesses, to Paymob’s gateway boosting accessibility, to Tabby enabling the regional BNPL space – we are excited to continue our role in boosting the region’s fintechs, and in turn, create a more sustainable and an inclusive future for all. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dGrXS4Uc

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That's big news for the region in Middle East & North Africa 💥 $𝟭𝟬.𝟮 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗣𝗢 💥 As exits and other liquidity events for investors are still scarce in MENA and in Africa, but deals like these give some hope and confidence in the region as a collective power house (MENA + Africa) There are many other routes for #liquidity and I think specially for Africa, we need to be creative in the ways and timings we create liquidity for our #investors and #LPs #Africa #MENA #MiddleEast #Talabat #IPO

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Much needed and awaited nationwide KYC is here.

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🌟 Top 3 Exponential Age Insights for Leaders from Azeem Azhar 🌟 Recently, Azeem Azhar shared profound insights on the Mad Podcast with Matt Turck. Here are three key takeaways: Impact on Modern Warfare ⚔️ AI reduces the cost of aggression by making information operations much cheaper. New strategies for national defense and cybersecurity are essential. Energy Transition ⚡ With increased investment in renewables, the energy landscape is rapidly changing. Leaders need new mental models for energy consumption and grid design. Global Optimism about AI 🌍 There's a stark contrast in AI optimism between regions. High optimism in Asia vs. lower in the UK and US highlights the need for better communication about AI's benefits. It always great to hear some condensed versions of the exponential changes that society is experiencing and the impact it can have on the way we behave now and in the future. Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gTuxSsCr #AILeadership #Innovation #FutureOfWork

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Excited to share promo for my recent episode on The Room of Eljaboom with Moataz A. 🚀 Had a fantastic discussion with Moataz A. Eljaboom about Time Guardian | ATHAR the innovative platform I co-founded as CEO. Time Guardian is all about preserving your digital legacy securely through our encrypted Time Capsule system & transmitted to your loved ones . It was amazing to talk about how we're reshaping legacy management by combining technology with fintech expertise. Join us on this journey to create a safer digital future for all! #TimeGuardian #Fintech #DigitalLegacy #LegacyManagement #TROE #Eljaboom #Innovation 🌟 Let me know your thoughts and stay tuned for more the full episode ! 🙌🏼💼

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MENA Region by numbers… According to VatorNews, the MENA region offers immense potential for US companies! Key stats: • Market projected to grow to $3 trillion by 2025. • 60% of the population is under 30 years old. • 30% annual growth in the fintech sector. • $1 billion invested in startups in 2023. Major players like Uber and Microsoft have already made their mark. Link to the article in the first comment. #MENA #BusinessGrowth #EmergingMarkets #Fintech #InvestmentOpportunities #GlobalExpansion

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The fintech landscape in the GCC is buzzing with innovation and exciting developments, making it a hotspot for transformative advancements. Recent trends reveal a dynamic ecosystem where strategic partnerships, significant funding rounds, and technological breakthroughs are shaping the future of finance. Mastercard and Bankiom Partnership: Mastercard has teamed up with Bankiom to launch virtual prepaid cards across the GCC, aiming to enhance digitalization in the region’s payments landscape​. Stake's New Funding Round: Dubai-based real estate investment platform Stake has raised $14 million to further its reach and impact in the fintech space​. Holo’s Expansion Plans: Direct mortgage platform Holo has successfully completed an oversubscribed funding round, setting its sights on expanding into Saudi Arabia​. The next financial revolution is unfolding right here, right now. These recent developments showcase the rapid growth and adaptability of the fintech sector in the GCC laying the groundwork for even more groundbreaking innovations. #Fintech #Innovation #GCC #DigitalTransformation #FintechNews

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