Abdullah Al-Othman joins us on the couch today to share his views on an ever-evolving fintech landscape. As the founder of Geidea, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading fintech companies, Abdullah’s first order of business is to solve a small mystery for us: what does the name Geidea mean?
Once that’s cleared up, Abdullah shares his view on what makes fintech in Saudi Arabia unique from other places in the world. His insightful opinion sheds light on the disappointing scores of copycats currently flooding the market, as well as many other interesting topics such as:
· The evolving relationship between banks and fintech companies in the region
· New gaps that being identified as future opportunities
· Tailoring solutions for businesses at different scales
Time Line
00:00 – Introduction
03:10 – Rules of the game
09:40 – Banks and legislation
15:44 – The growth of Geidea
20:47 – Key differences between Saudi Arabia and the UAE
31:13 – Constant learning and adaptation
41:11 – Finding the perfect match for every role
51:55 – Cash ain’t king
58:17 – Conclusion
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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 e volving scene.
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