Regional AI powerhouse Mozn, a leader in enterprise AI technologies, has inked a landmark partnership with UAE-based tech company Astra Tech. This alliance aims to strengthen their joint ability to tackle unique compliance challenges in local and global markets while setting a course for international expansion. This collaboration aligns seamlesslyRead More…
Astra Tech now leads the UAE’s remittance industry through Botim. Botim’s fintech PayBy has witnessed an exceptional increase in remittances, processing 1.3 billion transactions and growing by 41x since its launch in January 2023. Botim has rapidly positioned itself as a financial powerhouse, equalling the capabilities of traditional banks. ThisRead More…
Astra Tech, a consumer technology holding group in the MENA region, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group. The MoU will leverage Alibaba Cloud’s Enterprise Mobile Application Studio (EMAS) mobile testing solution into Botim, which is underway toRead More…
Astra Tech has announced its partnership with Lifeform, a Web3 decentralized digital identity solution provider, to integrate Lifeform Cartoon into Botim as a mini program. This collaboration aims to redefine and personalize communication, empowering users with effortless control over their digital identities. Building on this success, Astra Tech and LifeformRead More…
Astra Tech has announced its joint venture with JW Holdings, a bouquet of business lines including home appliances, electronics, automotive, glassware, packaging, agriculture, retail, e-commerce, sports and foundation, and the parent company of Ruba Digital (RD).Read More…
Astra Tech (Astra), MENA’s leading consumer technology holding group based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has announced the signing of a share purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire a 90% stake in Y Finance, a licensed financing company operating in the Philippines. The signing ceremony signifies a significant milestone in AstraRead More…
Astra Tech (Astra), a leading consumer technology holding group in MENA, has launched the first-ever Arabic Chat GPT in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) leveraging on expertise from the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI),Read More…
MoneyGram International has announced a strategic partnership with Astra Tech (Astra). Through its innovative partnership with MoneyGram, Astra will deliver BOTIM’s 90-plus million registered users a simplified experience and the first communications platform in the region with seamless international transactions that take place in a matter of seconds, in real-time,Read More…
Astra Tech (Astra) has successfully acquired BOTIM to relaunch into an Ultra app. The support of $500 million in fundraising, led by G42, is accelerating the relaunch of BOTIM into an ultra app serving the region’s everyday needs. This milestone addition to Astra’s portfolio is the most recent in aRead More…
