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Fintech News ME
26-05-2025
- Business
- Fintech News ME
Zoho and areeba Partner to Support Business Digitalisation in the Middle East
Zoho, a global technology company based in India, and areeba, a payment processing service provider based in the UAE, have announced a partnership aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of businesses across the region. As part of the collaboration, Zoho will allocate up to US$5 million in wallet credits to support areeba's business clients in the UAE, Qatar, Iraq, Jordan, Egypt and Lebanon. These credits will allow businesses to access Zoho's suite of more than 55 cloud-based applications. The tools offer a centralised and secure platform to help manage business operations such as invoicing, payments, customer relations and workforce administration. By combining areeba's payment solutions with Zoho's software ecosystem, the partnership aims to equip businesses with enterprise-level tools to improve operational efficiency and support long-term development. 'Through areeba's reach, we are bringing Zoho closer to the heart of business communities across the region. This collaboration breaks down barriers to technology and empowers more organisations to modernise with confidence. It is a powerful step in our mission to grow sustainably by staying locally rooted and globally connected,' said Prem Anand Velumani, Associate Director, Strategic Alliances, Zoho Middle East and Africa (MEA). 'We are excited to partner with Zoho to bring added value to our customers by combining robust financial technology with world-class business software,' said Maher Mikati, CEO, areeba. 'This partnership is a major step forward in our mission to empower businesses with innovative, localised solutions,' he added. The partnership is expected to launch in the coming months and will offer joint onboarding assistance, educational webinars and custom packages suited to various types of businesses.
Daily Tribune
10-02-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Zoho Corporation Unveils AI-Powered Zia Agents, Agent Studio, and Agent Marketplace Across MENA
TDT | Manama Email : Zoho Corporation, a global technology leader with over 100 million users worldwide, has announced the launch of its latest AI innovations— Zia Agents, Agent Studio, and Agent Marketplace —across the MENA region, marking a significant advancement in enterprise AI solutions. The rollout will extend to key markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. These new AI-driven tools are designed to enhance automation and decision-making capabilities for businesses, leveraging Agentic AI —a specialised form of artificial intelligence that enables digital agents to autonomously complete complex tasks with minimal human intervention. Revolutionising AI Agents in Business Solutions The Zia Agent Studio empowers businesses, partners, and developers to create custom AI agents tailored to specific industry needs. The platform offers no-code and low-code functionalities, making it accessible for businesses of all sizes to build and deploy AI-driven automation. These AI agents can be used for custom tasks such as VAT filing, sales automation, HR functions, and customer support. Through the Agent Marketplace, organisations will have access to a wide range of pre-built AI agents, allowing businesses to integrate intelligent automation solutions into their workflows seamlessly. Sridhar Vembu, Co-founder and Chief Scientist of Zoho Corporation, emphasised the company's commitment to pioneering AI-driven solutions that enhance business efficiency: 'Utilising Zoho's deep engineering expertise, its own data centres, and shared data model, we will develop powerful and usable solutions that drive customer value while retaining our commitment to customer flexibility and data privacy.' AI Adoption Accelerating Across MENA The MENA region is actively embracing AI-powered solutions as governments and businesses seek to boost economic growth, enhance productivity, and improve technological capabilities. Hyther Nizam, President of Zoho Middle East and Africa (MEA), highlighted the strategic significance of AI adoption: 'Across the MENA region, there is a strong drive to position the region as a global leader in AI innovation. Zoho is committed to supporting these ambitious goals by providing intelligent, autonomous AI solutions that enable organisations to stay ahead of the curve.' AI-Powered Business Efficiency Zoho and its IT management subsidiary ManageEngine will soon introduce pre-built, task-specific Zia Agents across its extensive portfolio of over 100 business applications. These AI agents are designed to streamline key business functions, with applications in sales development, customer support, HR, IT help desk, and financial management. Zoho's AI capabilities have been evolving over the past decade, from proactive and prescriptive AI to generative and now Agentic AI. The introduction of Ask Zia, a conversational AI assistant, has already transformed how businesses interact with Zoho applications by providing intelligent, real-time insights across different business functions. With over 850,000 customers globally, Zoho's latest innovations position the company as a key player in driving AI adoption in business automation across MENA. Future of AI in Business Solutions Zoho's AI-powered automation tools are set to revolutionise how businesses operate, enabling greater efficiency, decision-making, and competitive advantage. As AI adoption accelerates across MENA, companies that leverage intelligent automation solutions will be better positioned to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
