Over the past 25 years, Network International has built a business based on long-standing and trusted relationships with many of the leading merchants, financial institutions and payment networks operating in the Middle East and Africa.

In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun we are discussing the mission of the Network International, an overview of the MENA’s current state when it comes to the payment solutions and the vision of the future with Nandan Mer, Group Chief Executive Officer for Network International.

Nandan kindly shared his assessment of the market shift towards alternative payments and different strategies fintech players can and should adopt when entering this region.

Listen to Nandan speaking about:
- How will the big competition help the whole industry thrive?
- Critical differences in the African market
- Planned expansion of Network International into Saudi Arabia

Timeline:

00:00 – Intro

01:13 – Introduction to Nandan Mer

03:04 – State of the e-commerce in the UAE

07:54 – Strategy behind the cooperation

13:26 – The future of alternative payments in the UAE

20:58 – Expansion to Africa

27:20 – Entering the Saudi market

31:17 – One last question & outro

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HOST

Based in Dubai, Arjun is actively engaged with the Fintech & Start-up ecosystem across the MENA Region and beyond - as a passive investor, an advisory board member and as a commentator on the rapidly evolving scene.

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