Couchonomics with Arjun is beaming its inaugural episode from its new home in KSA, at Jeel, Riyadh Banks Innovation Center in the heart of Riyadh.  Our guest for this week’s special episode is Maher Loubieh, Co-Founder & CEO of Hala. During this episode, Maher shares Hala’s incredible journey from its beginnings as a peer-to-peer payment platform to then pivoting their business model to focus on the MSME sector in Saudi Arabia. We discuss Hala's strategic pivots, the trials and tribulations of evolving one's business model, the challenges of serving small businesses, and their vision for building a robust financial ecosystem tailored to MSMEs' unique needs.Tune in for insights into Saudi Arabia's evolving fintech landscape and Hala's mission to empower local businesses! Our website 👉 <a href='https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0'>https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0</a> Find us on our social media platforms: <ul> <li>Arjun's LinkedIn <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunvirsingh/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunvirsingh/</a> </li> <li>CCN LinkedIn <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/couchonomics-with-arjun-singh/'>https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/couchonomics-with-arjun-singh/</a> </li> <li>Instagram <a href='https://www.instagram.com/couchonomics/'>https://www.instagram.com/couchonomics/</a> </li> <li>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/Arjun_Vir_Singh?s=20'>https://twitter.com/Arjun_Vir_Singh?s=20</a> </li> <li>TikTok <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@couchonomics'>https://www.tiktok.com/@couchonomics</a> </li> </ul> Subscribe to Arjun's LinkedIn newsletter, Couchonomics Crunch: <a href='https://bit.ly/3WI4A6E'>https://bit.ly/3WI4A6E</a>

Couchonomics with Arjun is beaming its inaugural episode from its new home in KSA, at Jeel, Riyadh Banks Innovation Center in the heart of Riyadh. Our guest for this week’s special episode is Maher Loubieh, Co-Founder & CEO of Hala. During this episode, Maher shares Hala’s incredible journey from its beginnings as a peer-to-peer payment platform to then pivoting their business model to focus on the MSME sector in Saudi Arabia. We discuss Hala's strategic pivots, the trials and tribulations of evolving one's business model, the challenges of serving small businesses, and their vision for building a robust financial ecosystem tailored to MSMEs' unique needs. Tune in for insights into Saudi Arabia's evolving fintech landscape and Hala's mission to empower local businesses! Our website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0 Find us on our social media platforms: Arjun's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunvirsingh/ CCN LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/couchonomics-with-arjun-singh/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/couchonomics/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Arjun_Vir_Singh?s=20 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@couchonomics Subscribe to Arjun's LinkedIn newsletter, Couchonomics Crunch: https://bit.ly/3WI4A6E

Couchonomics with Arjun is beaming its inaugural episode from its new home in KSA, at Jeel, Riyadh Banks Innovation Center in the heart of Riyadh.&nbsp; Our guest for this week’s special episode is Maher Loubieh, Co-Founder &amp; CEO of Hala. During this episode, Maher shares Hala’s incredible journey from its beginnings as a peer-to-peer payment platform to then pivoting their business model to focus on the MSME sector in Saudi Arabia. We discuss Hala's strategic pivots, the trials and tribulations of evolving one's business model, the challenges of serving small businesses, and their vision for building a robust financial ecosystem tailored to MSMEs' unique needs.Tune in for insights into Saudi Arabia's evolving fintech landscape and Hala's mission to empower local businesses! Our website 👉 <a href="https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0</a> Find us on our social media platforms: <ul> <li>Arjun's LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunvirsingh/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunvirsingh/</a> </li> <li>CCN LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/couchonomics-with-arjun-singh/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/couchonomics-with-arjun-singh/</a> </li> <li>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/couchonomics/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/couchonomics/</a> </li> <li>Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Arjun_Vir_Singh?s=20" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/Arjun_Vir_Singh?s=20</a> </li> <li>TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@couchonomics" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@couchonomics</a> </li> </ul> Subscribe to Arjun's LinkedIn newsletter, Couchonomics Crunch: <a href="https://bit.ly/3WI4A6E" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3WI4A6E</a>

Ep 102. Hala’s ambitious vision to become the future bank of SMEs with Maher Loubieh

Decoding the New World Order of Finance - Unfiltered, global, weekly As tectonic shifts reshape the financial world, Couchonomics continues to explore the trends transforming commerce, capital, and culture. This season, we expand our lens - building on our deep focus in the MENA region while bringing in voices, stories, and innovations from around the globe. Why? Because the future of finance is no longer regional - it’s interconnected.&nbsp; Whether it’s AI in Asia, tokenization in Europe, or fintech policy experiments in Africa, today’s financial shifts cross borders, industries, and disciplines. Whether you’re in the industry or just fintech-curious, tune in weekly as we decode the big moves, bold ideas, and brilliant minds shaping tomorrow’s economy. Episodes drop weekly. Arabic subtitles available on YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/@couchonomicswitharjunsingh438">youtube.com/@couchonomicswitharjunsingh438</a> Learn more: <a href="http://www.couchonomics.com/">www.couchonomics.com</a> Season 4 supported by: Adyen | Mastercard | SC Ventures | Thunes | Hala | e&amp; | Digit 9 About the host:&nbsp;Arjun's expertise covers a broad range of areas including Fintech, Payments, Digital Assets, Embedded Finance, Application of Emerging Technologies, and the Emergence of New Business Models within the Financial Services Sector in the MEA region and globally. &nbsp;Arjun is deeply engaged in the Tech Start-Up ecosystem. He serves as a passive investor, advisory board member, and a notable commentator on the rapidly evolving scene. In recognition of his impactful contributions, Arjun was honored as a Top Voice of the region by LinkedIn in 2020.&nbsp; Learn more at www.couchonomics.com.&nbsp;

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Decoding the New World Order of Finance - Unfiltered, global, weekly As tectonic shifts reshape the financial world, Couchonomics continues to explore the trends transforming commerce, capital, and culture. This season, we expand our lens - building on our deep focus in the MENA region while bringing in voices, stories, and innovations from around the globe. Why? Because the future of finance is no longer regional - it’s interconnected.  Whether it’s AI in Asia, tokenization in Europe, or fintech policy experiments in Africa, today’s financial shifts cross borders, industries, and disciplines. Whether you’re in the industry or just fintech-curious, tune in weekly as we decode the big moves, bold ideas, and brilliant minds shaping tomorrow’s economy. Episodes drop weekly. Arabic subtitles available on YouTube: youtube.com/@couchonomicswitharjunsingh438 Learn more: www.couchonomics.com Season 4 supported by: Adyen | Mastercard | SC Ventures | Thunes | Hala | e& | Digit 9 About the host:  Arjun's expertise covers a broad range of areas including Fintech, Payments, Digital Assets, Embedded Finance, Application of Emerging Technologies, and the Emergence of New Business Models within the Financial Services Sector in the MEA region and globally.  Arjun is deeply engaged in the Tech Start-Up ecosystem. He serves as a passive investor, advisory board member, and a notable commentator on the rapidly evolving scene. In recognition of his impactful contributions, Arjun was honored as a Top Voice of the region by LinkedIn in 2020.  Learn more at www.couchonomics.com. 

Decoding the New World Order of Finance - Unfiltered, global, weekly As tectonic shifts reshape the financial world, Couchonomics continues to explore the trends transforming commerce, capital, and culture. This season, we expand our lens - building on our deep focus in the MENA region while bringing in voices, stories, and innovations from around the globe. Why? Because the future of finance is no longer regional - it’s interconnected.&nbsp; Whether it’s AI in Asia, tokenization in Europe, or fintech policy experiments in Africa, today’s financial shifts cross borders, industries, and disciplines. Whether you’re in the industry or just fintech-curious, tune in weekly as we decode the big moves, bold ideas, and brilliant minds shaping tomorrow’s economy. Episodes drop weekly. Arabic subtitles available on YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/@couchonomicswitharjunsingh438" rel="noopener noreferrer">youtube.com/@couchonomicswitharjunsingh438</a> Learn more: <a href="http://www.couchonomics.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.couchonomics.com</a> Season 4 supported by: Adyen | Mastercard | SC Ventures | Thunes | Hala | e&amp; | Digit 9 About the host:&nbsp;Arjun's expertise covers a broad range of areas including Fintech, Payments, Digital Assets, Embedded Finance, Application of Emerging Technologies, and the Emergence of New Business Models within the Financial Services Sector in the MEA region and globally. &nbsp;Arjun is deeply engaged in the Tech Start-Up ecosystem. He serves as a passive investor, advisory board member, and a notable commentator on the rapidly evolving scene. In recognition of his impactful contributions, Arjun was honored as a Top Voice of the region by LinkedIn in 2020.&nbsp; Learn more at www.couchonomics.com.&nbsp;

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