Top US startup Stripe begins Mideast foray with Dubai office
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The San Francisco and Dublin-based company has opened an office in Dubai Internet City
April 7, 2021
Stripe is making its first foray into the Middle East as the online payments processing firm looks to seize on e-commerce growth in a region with high internet penetration and a largely young population.
The San Francisco and Dublin-based company has opened an office in Dubai Internet City, a business hub in the emirate, according to a statement on Tuesday. Alessandro Astone, formerly head of Stripe Italy, will lead sales in the region and Edouard de La Jonquiere will be in charge of partnerships with financial institutions.
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UAE forms Middle East launchpad for Stripe 9 hours ago
Source: Stripe Today Stripe, a global technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet, announced its official launch in the United Arab Emirates. A major milestone, today’s launch marks Stripe’s first expansion into the Middle East.
Stripe’s entry into the UAE was supported via its partnership with Network International, a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.
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Today Stripe, a global technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet, announced its official launch in the United Arab Emirates.
Stripe has marked its entry into the region with the launch of its UAE office, in Dubai Internet City, which will be Stripe’s first office in the Middle East. A major milestone, today’s launch marks Stripe’s first expansion into the Middle East.
Businesses operating online in the UAE can use Stripe to accept online payments, make payouts, mitigate fraud, and expand globally to reach customers all around the world. Similarly today’s announcement means it will be easier than ever for the network of leading global brands already using Stripe to bring their products and services to the UAE.