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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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#31: Mazen Mroué on MTN's Vision & Tech Transformation in Africa

July 14, 2024 • Abrar Hussain • Season 1 • Episode 31

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Episode 31: Thrilled to have an engaging conversation with Mazen Mroué, Chief Technology and Information Officer at MTN, one of the largest telecom companies in the Middle East region with 290 million customers across 20 countries. Mazen is also a board member of various companies in the MTN Group. 🌟

Join us as we delve into the incredible journey and insights of this dynamic leader, overseeing MTN's profound impact across Africa. Here's what you'll gain from the conversation:

📈 MTN's success in driving innovation and offering diverse services beyond traditional voice and data.

🌍 Navigating challenges and seizing opportunities in diverse markets across the Middle East & Africa.

💡 Leveraging new technologies to enhance customer experience and drive innovation.

📲 The success story of MTN's "ayoba" super app with 35 million active monthly customers.

💳 Digital transformation strategies and MTN's role in revolutionizing fintech services with over 65 million monthly users.

🔍 The significant impact of mobile technology on economic development and integrating emerging technologies like AI.

🌟 Strategies for telcos to future-proof their businesses and promote inclusive growth.

Gain firsthand knowledge of how MTN is shaping the future of telecommunications and digital services in Africa. 🚀

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

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** This podcast is a Personal Initiative **

Abrar Hussain

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