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Very excited to be speaking at LEAP next week! Join me for a fireside chat as we delve into the importance of Payments and SMEs and their pivotal role in driving financial inclusion forward. If you're in Riyadh, let's connect! 📅 Wednesday 6th of March ⏰ 4:35 PM 📍 Orbital Talks - Fintech Stage

Strategic partnership announcement 📣 We are thrilled to announce our new strategic partnership with Mastercard to accelerate #digital #payments adoption across MENAP! 🚀 The strategic #omnichannel partnership will leverage Paymob’s payments infrastructure and Mastercard’s payments technology to scale the adoption of low-cost solutions among #MSMEs in key markets. The agreement includes the acceleration and enablement of Tap on Phone, #e-commerce #gateway and payment links solutions. Our collaboration’s focus on low-cost solutions will fast-track mass adoption of digital acceptance among smaller businesses while addressing use cases previously not served by existing solutions. “This strategic partnership with Mastercard delivers on Paymob’s mission to fuel MSMEs via access to cutting-edge financial solutions. Our joint acceleration of low-cost digital acceptance solutions will lead to greater adoption of digital payments across the region. We are dedicated to creating an environment that ensures MENA MSMEs are empowered to compete in a cashless society.” - Islam Shawky, Co-founder and CEO of Paymob “At Mastercard, we are committed to developing fit-for-purpose solutions that enable MSMEs to pay and get paid securely. We are delighted to enter a collaboration with Paymob that builds on our complementary strengths to empower small businesses in the region to reap the full benefits of the thriving digital economy and maximize their participation in sustainable development.”  - Gaurang Shah, EVP of Products & Engineering, EEMEA at Mastercard Special thanks to our EVP of Strategy, Imane Adel and Mastercard's Hanane SBAI for their tireless effort in crafting this parternship, as well as their unwavering commitment to making low-cost acceptance solutions readily accessible to MSME merchants across the region. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/dAtRP8ha

Paymob has landed in Oman! 🇴🇲 We are proud to announce that Paymob is now the first international #fintech to secure Central Bank of Oman's Payment Service Provider license! 🥇 What does this mean for #merchants in #Oman? Paymob is now authorized to accept and process online and in-store #payments in Oman, powered by our local integration with CBO’s secure payment infrastructure, OmanNet. This landmark milestone enables merchants in the Sultanate to accept both local and cross-border payments through Paymob’s gateway, thus streamlining digital acceptance by eliminating the need for multiple gateway integrations. “It is a proud moment for Paymob to be the first international fintech company to receive #PSP licensing in Oman. We appreciate the vote of confidence that CBO has placed in our technology. We are committed to enabling SME growth in Oman by making cutting-edge payments solutions accessible to all merchants and processing transactions seamlessly and securely through our local gateway.” - Islam Shawky, Co-founder & CEO of Paymob Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/dfcYfN58 Islam Shawky I Alain El Hajj I Mostafa Menessy I Rishi Khimji I Raed Dawood I Gillan Shaaban I Omar El-Gammal, MBA, I Omar Al Haddad I Mahmoud Emad I Mina Makar I IMostafa El Mohamady I Youssef Tinawi I Hadeer El Awady, PMP®

In this episode, we have a conversation with Nadim Nagui. Nadim is the CEO of Partment, a proptech platform simplifying real estate through co-ownership solutions. In 2022, he co-founded Partment with Ahmed el Raggal and Chinmaya Das, marking a new chapter in his entrepreneurial journey. Recognized with the Forbes 30 under 30 award in 2022, Nadim's strategic prowess and contributions stand out. Prior to Partment, he was the Head of Business Development DACH at Uber, helping expand global rides, meals, and deliveries. Nadim was also instrumental in Uber's Egypt launch and contributed significantly during his 7-year career, spanning Cairo and Amsterdam (Uber EMEA HQ), holding diverse leadership roles in Operations and Business Development. Starting his career in his family's laboratory and medical equipment business after graduating with an Industrial Engineering degree from Virginia Tech, Nadim now resides in Cairo, continuing to drive innovation in the proptech industry. Special thanks to Ahmed el Raggal and Nagui Nagui for the helping us prepare the questions. Listen here: YouTube: https://lnkd.in/enNe5KBD Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eRbH2USx Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e_h3hhyc Google Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ejGMy46A Join our newsletter for the latest episodes: https://lnkd.in/eCvy7C3W

Kicking off the new year with a strategic partnership announcement! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Tamara to create a payments ecosystem that enables #GCC #SMEs to offer more comprehensive solutions and seamless customer experiences. Islam Shawky, Co-founder & CEO of Paymob: "Our partnership with Tamara delivers on Paymob’s mission to fuel SME growth in the digital economy. There is a massive opportunity to enable merchants in the GCC to capitalize on the power of alternative payment methods and we are thrilled to partner with Tamara to fuel this growth in MENA.” Turki Bin Zarah, Co-founder & CCO of Tamara: “This partnership with Paymob provides seamless access to Tamara’s services to thousands of SMEs to enable their growth across the region. As a leading commerce enabler, we are revolutionizing how people shop, pay, and bank and are thrilled to partner with Paymob as we deliver on this goal.” Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/dWZRqh6v #digitalpayments #fintech #BNPL #KSA #UAE

🚀 Egyptian PropTech Partment expands to Greece after a year of five-fold growth. “We have thoroughly researched the Greek real estate market and are confident that our innovative platform will cater to the growing demand for flexible and sustainable investment models. Greece offers tremendous potential for both investors and vacationers, and we are excited to deliver cutting-edge proptech solutions.” - Nadim Nagui, Co-founder & CEO at Partment Luxury living company Greca Homes forged a partnership with Partment, as the company aims to revolutionise the landscape of second home ownership whilst capitalising on the opportunity in the Greek market. “In partnering with Partment, we’re embracing innovation to simplify second home ownership. Together, we open doors to prime locations, making dream homes more attainable and management seamless. This collaboration marks a new era of opportunities in the Greek real estate market.” - Ahmed Abbassi, Founder of Greca Homes Learn more about the opportunity in the Greek market and Partment's next chapter of growth in the article below. 👇 #realestate #PropTech #rentalproperty #secondhome #vacationrentals ---- 💡 Follow PropTech Connect for daily Real Estate news and insights.