Aquitude Fintech is a new consultancy practice area focussed on creating strategies and delivering solutions around technologies such as blockchain, IoT, AI and even… the metaverse. Our aim is to help companies understand the practical application of these technologies in order to identify opportunities and prepare for potential disruption. While fintech is one of the fastest growing Read more…
Commerce in the MENA region is changing. And the pace of change is accelerating.The commerce ecosystem and customer journey is increasingly complex – impacted by cultural norms, technology and shifting regulatory environments. Aquitude has been delivering thought leadership programs in the MENA region for over a decade. Our team is hands-on, passing on insights and learnings from Read more…
This post was first written back in May 2017. Back then, Ecommerce in the GCC was gaining popularity, finally, after a slow start. Many of the challenges to Ecommerce in the GCC have been addressed by start-up companies like Fetchr, and large groups like Al Tayer and Chalhoub Group demanding better services from providers. There are still Read more…
Well, unless you are one of 20 or so global super-brands – not much. Instagram Checkout has announced that consumers will be able to shop for products directly from the app, including checking out and paying with a card. Some in the Ecommerce world have been quick to say things like; “This is a gamechanger” (Yes and Read more…
The Step Conference, staged over two days on the 28th and 29th of March, 2018 in Dubai Media City is billed as ‘The largest startup showcase in the Middle East’. Over 250 startups across Fintech, Adtech, AI, Payments, IoT and more… It seems like the kind of place that Aquitude should be. We have some exciting things Read more…
It’s that time of year again. The Cards and Payments Show, Ecommerce Show, Retail Show, Fintech show and whatever other show that can be bolted on, is once again being promoted as Seamless. Held over two days at the Dubai World Trade Center, Seamless is one of the only opportunities in the region for buyers and sellers Read more…