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instaConsult Launches Personal Consultation via Whatsapp

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instaConsult Launches Personal Consultation via Whatsapp

In this age, technology can literally be injected into your skin. So don’t expect this to be a far topic. Actually, we’re utilizing technology to fetch you the best global consultants to help you make life decisions easier and your daily life happier.

The new-normal after Covid-19 forced everything to be online. So we decided you better leverage the good part of it in your favor.

Anyone can be an influencer.

It’s quite challenging for public figures and influencers to develop their own consultation management system, integrate billing methods, have customer support, and integrate all that on a Facebook page or auto-reply messages.

InstaConsult allows public figures and professionals on social media to monetize their regular messaging and on-phone voice conversations with fans via a managed platform. Including family counselors, health specialists, marriage & parenting counselors, psychologists, life coaches, community leaders, nutritionists & healing with energy experts, fitness & sports professionals, motivational speakers, investors, tech geeks.

Basically, anyone who has the talent and loves to inspire people! Millennials can really enhance their lifestyle and get instantaneous messages or calls consultations from their favorite influencers.

InstaConsult provided +1000 consultations through more than +50 experienced counselors and influencers since its launch at the beginning of 2020

Want to be an influencer? Join our community now! m.me/InstaConsult.me

Community and Audience

Reach your favorite star, right on Whatsapp, with a simple user interface. Anytime anywhere, just a few tabs. Message a physiotherapist, call an investor to pitch, record a song to a famous composer, or even ask for free support from abroad COVID-expert!

Instaconsult eases influencers’ reachability with its cost-effective methods that can instantly put you in contact with your favorite influencers.

End-to-end WhatsApp Communication

WhatsApp is one of the most popular communication platforms, connecting more than 2 billion users worldwide. WhatsApp ensures privacy and provides smart integration with billing, which ensures professionals and end-user privacy.

BOT vs. Humanoid

Developing an automated chatbot or simply BOT is no longer a challenge. But establishing a smart fusion with human customer support is the true challenge. InstaConsult support their professionals with 24/7 human support whenever needed right WhatsApp

So WhatsApp plays a vital role; it connects the user to the right agent at the right time almost instantly without interrupting his experience.

Personal Branding

Unlike other consultation platforms that can not be personally branded due to branding conflicts, country policies, app store rules, or communication style. InstaConsult allows each public figure to personalize his own account, control price, and style his own reply method via text and voice.

Branding and communication through InstaConsult are smooth. Using API techniques, telephone voice, Whatsapp, and online communication. Each counselor has his own personal branded display URL, like Sara. Consulting.

This link can be used directly anywhere on a public figure social media account, whether it’s Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. You can also choose to communicate your own personal brand with cost-effective methods to reach personal branding growth, revenue generation, and fans monetization.

A Guaranteed Investment

Too many VoIP technologies face challenges in the Middle East; however, normal on-voice telephony remains one of the most stable communication mediums.

Instaconsult provides a smart fusion between WhatsApp Business API capabilities and CPaaS or Cloud Platform as a Service. Voice telecommunication allows every public figure to have his own unique telephone number, just like a hotline.

InstaConsult is rolling out the most innovative and on-demand voice consultation in the Middle East to reach a worldwide scale.  Built by ex-google, ex-Microsoft, engineers, and social media experts in San Francisco, Jordan, and Cairo.

Competitive Edge

While other platforms have a common approach for all counselors, either a landing page on a website, a mobile app, or a hotline, InstaConsult provides every public figure with a unique telephone number, which can be used literally everywhere! Starting from his own business card until his LinkedIn profile.

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Rising from Debt: Al Nashmiah Farms’ Battle to Empower Indebted Women

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Rising from Debt: Al Nashmiah Farms' Battle to Empower Indebted Women

Al Nashmiah Farms, committed to aiding women burdened by debt and facing the threat of incarceration, offers a novel solution for them to earn their way to freedom. Under the leadership of Razan Harb, motivated by her family’s financial struggles, the farm has become a pivotal force in rescuing those ensnared in the debt trap, providing them with employment and a sense of purpose.

Harb, observing the plight of many women who took loans in hopes of improving their families’ fortunes, only to be overwhelmed by unfortunate circumstances, economic downturns, and oppressive taxes, has established a farm that serves as both a source of employment and a supplier of high-quality produce to major markets.

The farm’s operations include the provision of household essentials, emphasizing the importance of quality through methods such as nitrogen sterilization and the use of healthy packaging. Additionally, Harb has initiated work-from-home opportunities, enabling women to engage in the packing of vegetables and fruits for market and direct sales, thereby offering a sustainable model for economic independence and recovery from debt.

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GoDaddy’s Global Markets VP Predicts Egypt’s E-commerce to Hit $9.88 Billion by 2028

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GoDaddy's Global Markets VP Predicts Egypt's E-commerce to Hit $9.88 Billion by 2028

Selina Bieber, the Senior Director of Global Markets at GoDaddy, has predicted a significant increase in Egypt’s e-commerce revenue. By 2028, it could reach $9.88 billion.

Godaddy is forming strategic partnerships and launching initiatives to help local entrepreneurs. These efforts align with Egypt’s digital transformation goals and its Vision 2030.

In an interview with the Arabic financial news “Amwal Al Ghad,” Bieber spoke about GoDaddy’s plans and how they match Egypt’s 2023 strategy. She highlighted the company’s aim to provide effective, easy-to-use digital tools and services. By 2024, GoDaddy wants to serve more customers in Egypt by making its digital tools more widespread.

The company is working closely with the Egyptian government, especially the Ministry of Planning. They are offering training programs to improve the digital skills of startups and existing businesses. GoDaddy’s services in Egypt include domain registration, web hosting, e-commerce solutions, and digital marketing tools.

Recent surveys support Bieber’s positive outlook for e-commerce in Egypt. They show a clear trend towards digital strategies among small businesses. Many are realizing the importance of having an online presence for their growth and success.

As GoDaddy continues its partnerships and supports government digital initiatives, its influence on Egypt’s digital landscape is growing. The company is committed to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. It aims not just for business growth but also to contribute to a sustainable and thriving digital economy in Egypt.

The 2028 projection indicates a vast potential for e-commerce, with GoDaddy playing a key role in this digital evolution.

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Saudi Fintech ‘Lendo’ Raises $28M in Series B Funding

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Lendo Secures $28M in Series B Funding Led by Sanabil Investments, Eyes IPO

Lendo, a Saudi Arabia-based shariah-compliant debt crowdfunding marketplace, has raised SAR 105 million ($28 million) in Series B funding led by Sanabil Investments, a wholly-owned company by the Public Investment Fund (“PIF”). The round saw participation from Shorooq Partners, AB Ventures and other investors.

Lendo is a Shariah-compliant, debt crowdfunding marketplace that helps pre-finance outstanding invoices for businesses in Saudi Arabia. The platform is a community of creditworthy borrowers and sophisticated investors looking for alternative investments. The platform is licensed by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). Lendo will use the funds to support its fast-growing customer base in Saudi Arabia which has grown 3X year-on-year, introduce more innovative financing products, and accelerate market expansion plans.

“With this funding round, we are going to expand into new markets, support new and current customers, and launch new Shariah-compliant products, all the while continuing to innovate the marketplace for digital lending. We are going to make financial services more accessible, affordable, and inclusive for everyone. I am excited to see what the future holds for our company,” said Osama Alraee, CEO, and co-founder of Lendo, who also disclosed its plans for an IPO within the next few years.

Alraee has also expressed his gratitude to SAMA (Saudi Central Bank), Fintech Saudi, MCIT, Misk, and Monshaat for their unwavering support, emphasizing the pivotal role they have played in advancing financial inclusivity and fostering innovation in partnership with Lendo to reshape the financial landscape. Their dedicated efforts in advancing financial inclusivity and fostering innovation have been invaluable to us. We greatly appreciate their partnership in our mission to transform the financial landscape

Commenting on the announcement, Sanabil Investments said: “Lendo is a leading fintech company that is transforming the financial services industry in their specialist area of Shariah-compliant digital lending for SMEs. The Lendo team, especially the founders, Osama and Mohamed, have achieved a significant amount in a relatively short period, and we are eager to join their journey of increasing access to flexible financial solutions in Saudi Arabia and the region at large.”

“The growing demand for alternative, agile, and accessible lending solutions presents a significant opportunity. At Lendo, we are well-positioned to lead the charge in promoting financial inclusion not only in Saudi Arabia but also beyond. By fueling SME growth, we aim to contribute to the realization of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 economic goals and to create a ripple effect of opportunity throughout the MENA region,” said Mohamed Jawabri, COO, and co-Founder of Lendo.

Lendo previously raised a SAR 27 million Series A funding round ($7.2 million) in 2021 led by Derayah Ventures with participation from Seedra Ventures and other investors, bringing the fintech’s total funding to SAR 132 million ($35.2 million).

Since the inception of Dec 2019, Saudi fintech Lendo has processed more than 2,500 financing transactions on its platform, providing over SAR 1 billion ($300 million) in financing to SMEs and generating SAR 140 million ($37 million) returns for investors.

The Small and Medium Enterprise financing landscape in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) presents a substantial market opportunity as limited financial access continues to restrict the growth of the region’s businesses, with commercial banks hesitant to issue loans to SMEs at scale, resulting in a high percentage of declined financing requests annually. According to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the SME financing gap is estimated at SAR 19.5 trillion ($5.2 trillion) every year in developing countries.

Lendo’s debt crowdfunding platform aims to bridge the financing gap for SMEs, which aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030 to significantly expand SME lending from 4% in 2018 to 20% by 2030.

The total value of debt crowdfunding in Saudi Arabia surged from 1.4 million SAR in 2019 to SAR 771 million in 2022, marking a remarkable 430% growth, according to SAMA’s annual fintech report 2022.

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