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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.
Flagship launch seeks to accelerate growth in the UAE’s internet economy
06 Apr, 2021
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.
Fintech start-up Stripe enters the Middle East with UAE launch CNBC 4/6/2021 Emma Graham
Online payments company Stripe opens its first Middle East office in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates.
It comes just weeks after Stripe s latest funding round, which pushed the company s value to $95 billion.
The pandemic led to a rapid growth in e-commerce, benefitting digital-based solutions companies like Stripe, which is now valued at $95 billion after its latest funding round.
Stripe s EMEA business lead thinks the opportunity for start-ups in the UAE is enormous
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