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The Market Makers in MEA with Abrar Hussain

The Middle East & Africa (MEA) region greatly interests the global business community. The region provides a growth market for global companies and opportunities for new ventures. These companies can, in turn, help the region create employment, develop talent, help develop a start-up ecosystem and contribute to economic growth.As a personal initiative following a motto of 'Business as a force for good", I will soon release 20+ Video Podcast where I will talk to CEOs, business leaders & policymakers about the opportunities, potential, challenges, and ways to scale up businesses in MEA region allowing the whole ecosystem to flourish. We will also touch base on ESG and how businesses can drive sustainability.It’s an important region that represents a cluster of 65+ countries, 20% of the world’s population, with attractive demographics and nominal GDP of $7+ trillion that is growing at 4% per year. The venture investment is growing, with $6+ billion raised in 2021 across 1200+ deals.

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The Market Makers in MEA with Abrar Hussain

#27: Mastercard's Vision and the Evolution of Fintech in MEA: A conversation with Amnah Ajmal

April 14, 2024 • Abrar Hussain • Season 1 • Episode 27

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🎙️ 🚀Episode 27: ✨Honored to have hosted Amnah Ajmal, Group Executive President – Merchants & Commerce, Digital Partnerships, FinTech’s & Enablers, Strategy, M&A at Mastercard, on the latest episode to discuss the Future of Fintech and Finance🌍

We delved into insightful discussions covering the forefront of fintech, commerce, and the transformative future of transactions. Here’s a glimpse of what we explored:

🔄 How Convergence of Merchants, Commerce, and Fintech are shaping the future of transactions and commerce.

📈 Future of Digital Payments and E-commerce in EEMEA

🌱 Amnah sheds light on Mastercard’s approach to collaborating with fintech startups, fostering innovation in the EEMEA region.

🌍 We explored challenges, such as limitations in traditional banking infrastructure, in integrating digital platforms into traditional commerce systems, especially in emerging markets.

🔍 We explored the role of emerging technologies like blockchain and AI in shaping the future of finance, banking, and commerce.

🌐 Amnah Ajmal shares valuable advice for women leaders.

🚀 Watch the full episode of ‘@The Market Makers in Middle East & Africa’ Video Podcast on:

#Leadership #FutureofEconomy #FintechInnovation #DigitalTransformation

Abrar Hussain

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