Abdelaziz Hamada

Google Pay and Google Wallet are officially live in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦! This milestone helps users pay fast, simply, and securely with their Android phones. As well, it highlights Google’s commitment to supporting the Kingdom's digital transformation under Saudi Vision 2030. Google Pay allows users to make secure payments using ‘Tap to Pay' for seamless payments in stores, and soon in apps and on the web. It also enables them to easily add and manage their mada cards and credit cards like Visa and Mastercard within the Google Wallet application. The service will roll out gradually, and be available to all users in the coming weeks.

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From Analysis to Strategy: The Journey of a Digital Product Leader (By Meshari Alsinaidi , PMP® — Products Principal, Elm Company) In Saudi Arabia's digital transformation era, building successful products isn't just about features it's about understanding user needs, aligning business objectives, and translating vision into measurable value. For Meshari Alsinaidi, a certified PMP with over seven years of experience, that translation defines every initiative he leads. Currently serving as Products Principal at Elm Company, Meshari drives product strategy and development for one of Saudi Arabia's leading digital infrastructure providers. His role combines strategic thinking, stakeholder alignment, and technical acumen to ensure products deliver exceptional experiences while supporting national digital transformation objectives. Before joining Elm, Meshari served as Business Analyst Lead Specialist at THIQAH, where he led analytical frameworks that informed product decisions and organizational strategy. His tenure as Platform Development Senior Specialist at National Unified Procurement Company "NUPCO" deepened his understanding of how digital solutions transform government operations, where he prepared business cases and shaped product strategies for procurement platforms serving Saudi Arabia's healthcare sector. His journey through telecommunications including roles as Business Analyst Senior Specialist at Mobily and Senior Business Analyst at stc provided comprehensive experience in product roadmapping, requirements analysis, and stakeholder management. Starting as an intern at stc and progressing through multiple analytical roles, Meshari built expertise in connecting business strategy with technical execution across complex digital ecosystems. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from King Saud University and PMP certification, Meshari combines technical knowledge with strategic vision. For him, excellence in product management isn't about launching features it's about creating solutions that solve real problems and deliver lasting value.

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It takes courage to build a valuable #GCC. Not just capability. Not just capital. Courage. At the Enterprise level — to look beyond short-term cost arbitrage and commit to building something enduring. At the GCC level — to show up every day and earn the right to be seen as a business partner, not just a delivery engine. Because good things don’t happen by default. They require alignment across time zones, dedication across layers, and a whole lot of tough, constructive conversations. Conversations that push past politeness to ask:  🔹 Are we solving the right problems? 🔹 Is this center truly moving the needle? 🔹 What will it take to be indispensable? It’s not easy. But the best GCCs — the ones that create value, attract talent, and stay relevant — are built on courage, not comfort. If you're on this journey, keep going. If you're leading one, lead with intention. The world doesn’t need more centers. It needs centers that matter. #GCC #GlobalCapabilityCenters #Leadership #Courage #BusinessTransformation #BridgepathInnovations

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AI’s Evolution in MEA Banking: From Personalization to Autonomy Official Link: https://lnkd.in/gYBjMxrz A whitepaper from Backbase on the role of artificial intelligence in banking in the #MiddleEast and #Africa. It’s very interesting how AI can change the rules of the game here. What’s important to note: - AI has already gone from simple rules to Agentic AI, which is able to act autonomously and improve the customer experience in real time. - The region has a special opportunity: a young population, high mobile penetration, and huge potential for financial inclusion, especially for those who are not yet in the banking system. - Of course, there are challenges - gaps in regulation and legacy IT systems can slow down adoption. And what’s next? By 2030, we may see banks where AI will not just be an assistant, but a full-fledged “digital advisor” that will personalize services, manage risks, and automatically offer the best solutions to the client. At some point, this may go beyond the usual banking - AI will start managing not only #finances, but also part of everyday life. And here is an important point: the first to win are those #banks that do not simply “connect AI”, but rebuild their model around it. Also, thank you IBS Intelligence #AI #banking #MEA #fintech #futureoffinance #digitalbanking

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