Our expert host, Kate Moody, is joined by some great guests to delve into Egypt's fintech scene.

While we in the West may associate Egypt with its grand history – the truth is that the North African country is currently looking extremely youthful.

With this young population comes new expectations on banking and financial services – with many from the outside of the country also looking at this hugely profitable market as a place to expand into.

So in this episode, we’re asking: How does the market look today? What challenges are still to be overcome? And what does the future hold for Egypt?

This week's guests include:

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