Majlis & Markets
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- Islamic Finance: The ethics, products and strategies driving the sector.
- Global Markets: Financial and macro trends across the Middle East and beyond.
- Venture Capital: The future of funding, innovation and Shariah-compliant start-ups.
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Majlis & Markets
Episode 35-Egypt’s Fintech Focus: Growth and Challenges
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Egypt is quickly becoming a major tech and fintech hub in MENA and Africa. With over 100 million people, many of them young and tech-savvy, and a strategic location connecting continents, the country is set for impressive growth.
But the path forward isn’t without its challenges. These include regulatory hurdles, market fragmentation, and infrastructure issues that could slow its progress.
In our 35th episode, we spoke to Walid Hassouna, founder and CEO of Valu, a leading Egyptian fintech firm. Walid is also a leader in Egypt’s financial sector.
In this episode, we covered several topics including:
- Egypt's fintech landscape
- The opportunities and challenges
- Egypt's current economic situation
- Islamic finance in Egypt
Valu Facebook page-https://www.facebook.com/valuegypt
Valu LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/valuegypt/
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