Welcome to another electrifying episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, where we're making sense of the rapidly evolving world of finance and technology! In this episode, we're venturing into the Middle East's dynamic fintech landscape, discussing the breakthroughs and challenges of online payments, and understanding what it takes to connect a fragmented market.

We're joined by an influential game-changer in the fintech industry, Ali Abulhasan. As the Co-Founder & CEO at Tap Payments, Ali is transforming the way businesses and consumers experience online payments. With a strong background in payments within the oil, gas, and telecom industries, Ali has steered Tap Payments to bridge the disconnected payment landscape across the MENA region, revolutionizing the experience for over 100,000 businesses.

Ali shares his insights on how his vision to reduce the processing time of online payments has driven Tap Payments' mission. He also delves into the complexities of growing and evolving in a region marked by a fragmented market and diverse consumer behaviors.

In this enlightening conversation, Ali opens up about the various preferences by consumers across different countries in the Middle East. He emphasizes the necessity for a broader investment to cater to these varying preferences, and how it influences the growth of fintech in the region.

Other major topics discussed:

- The essential role of public infrastructure in building a sustainable fintech business.
- The potential of crypto and biometric technology in shaping the future of payment methods.
- The role of AI in driving the fintech landscape and the potential challenges it presents.
- The importance of collaboration in bridging different networks globally and locally.

So, plug in and get ready for an insightful ride into the future of payments and fintech with Ali Abulhasan, only on Couchonomics. Stay tuned, and let's decode the future of finance together!

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