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Gulf Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Botim Unveils New Brand Identity, User Interface
botim, Astra Tech's flagship fintech-first platform in the MENA region, has launched a refreshed brand identity and upgraded user interface as it seeks to expand its global user base of over 150 million. Initially built as a VoIP platform, botim has grown into a fintech-first, AI-native app by integrating financial features aimed at supporting its evolving user community. From January to May 2025, the platform recorded a 50 per cent increase in monthly active wallet users. The updated interface is designed to be faster and more intuitive, with a structure intended to simplify user interaction with its main services including payments, transfers, lending, and calling. Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi, Board Member at Astra Tech and CEO of botim, said: 'botim has always been a trusted platform for meaningful connection but is much more. With this update, we're reinforcing our position as a fintech-first platform, built on a foundation of secure VoIP, and designed with simplicity at its core. We've streamlined the experience to meet the needs of a growing user base that expects more not just from communication, but from the way they interact and manage their financial services as well.' The launch comes as the UAE's population reaches an all-time high of 11.22 million in 2025, according to Worldometer. botim is positioning itself as a platform for this growing community, combining communication and financial tools in a single solution. The app's evolution from a local service to a globally scalable product reflects growing demand for embedded financial services such as peer-to-peer transfers and lending. These services aim to support everyday financial needs of users regardless of location. botim's AI-native base supports features including real-time translation, smart call filters, and an interactive in-app chatbot. These tools are intended to support the needs of a multilingual user base. The redesigned interface is built around real user behaviour, allowing users to carry out actions such as payments, transfers, lending, and calling. Navigation has been restructured, with services segmented clearly to support ease of access for mobile-first users. The app is designed to adapt to different user profiles, from first-time users to VIPs. Financial tools can now be accessed directly within chat with one click. Enhancements in call quality and the AI chatbot are also part of the update. The new design offers greater responsiveness and clarity, structured to meet the needs of a growing, digital-first audience. This marks the beginning of a broader brand shift for botim. The platform plans to introduce a more integrated identity across its financial services, moving towards a connected fintech-first ecosystem. Also read: Binance Launches World's First Sharia-compliant Multi-token Cryptocurrency Staking Platform
Mid East Info
2 days ago
- Business
- Mid East Info
botim Launches Upgraded User Interface to Accelerate Its Fintech-First Transformation - Middle East Business News and Information
Dubai, UAE, 21st July – botim, Astra Tech's flagship fintech-first platform in the MENA region, just launched a refreshed brand identity and an upgraded user interface. This update marks the next chapter in the app's evolution, serving a growing global user base of over 150 million with an improved experience. Built on a strong VoIP foundation that established seamless communication, botim has evolved into a fintech-first, AI-native platform by integrating advanced financial features designed to meet the changing needs of its users. From January to May 2025, Botim saw a 50% increase in monthly active wallet users, a strong indicator of its growing relevance in the digital finance space. The redesigned interface is faster, more intuitive, and purposefully structured to simplify how users interact with its core functions including payments, transfers, lending, and calling. 'botim has always been a trusted platform for meaningful connection but is much more. With this update, we're reinforcing our position as a fintech-first platform, built on a foundation of secure VoIP, and designed with simplicity at its core,' said H.E. Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi, Board Member at Astra Tech and CEO of botim. 'We've streamlined the experience to meet the needs of a growing user base that expects more not just from communication, but from the way they interact and manage their financial services as well' As the UAE continues to experience significant population growth, reaching an all-time high of 11.22 million in 2025 according to Worldometer,botim stands as a trusted platform for this expanding community combining seamless communication and financial tools into one unified experience. botim's evolution from a local service to a globally scalable solution reflects market demand with its embedded financial services such as peer-to-peer transfers and lending designed to meet users' everyday financial needs, no matter where they are. botim's AI-native foundation enhances accessibility through intelligent features such as real-time translation, smart call filters, and an interactive in-app chatbot, serving a diverse, multilingual audience. These advancements have driven the platform's latest interface update. Designed around real user behavior, the new UI makes it easier to perform everyday actions from payments and transfers to lending and calling. Services are now clearly segmented, navigation is more intuitive, and the overall experience is simplified to meet the demands of an increasingly digital, mobile-first audience. The app adapts to user profiles, from first-time users to VIPs, surfacing the most relevant services. Financial tools are now directly accessible within chat with a single click, while improved call quality and AI-powered chatbot assistance further enhance the user experience. The result is greater responsiveness, reduced clutter, and increased clarity all tailored to the needs of a growing, digitally active population. This interface update is the first step in a broader brand evolution. As the platform continues to grow in both scale and capability, botim will begin introducing a more integrated identity across its financial services laying the groundwork for a more connected, fintech-first ecosystem. About Astra Tech Astra Tech is a UAE-based consumer technology investment and development group operating across the MENA region. Established in 2022, the company owns and operates a portfolio of leading digital platforms including Botim, PayBy, and Quantix. With a mission to redefine consumer technology through AI and innovation, Astra Tech developed the Botim Ultra app, the region's first platform to integrate communication, fintech, and services under one roof. PayBy, Astra Tech's fintech subsidiary, is licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE as a Stored Value Facility (SVF) and Retail Payment Services (RPS) provider. Serving over 150 million users in 155 countries, Astra Tech is setting new benchmarks for financial accessibility and consumer empowerment. In 2024, its fintech arm Quantix received the Finance Company License from the UAE Central Bank and secured a $500 million investment from Citi, the largest funding deal for a fintech in UAE history.
News18
11-07-2025
- General
- News18
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India.com
11-07-2025
- General
- India.com
World Population Day 2025: Date, Theme, History, Significance And All You Need To Know
World Population Day is an annual reminder of the urgent and complex issues surrounding global population growth. More than that, it offers the world to reflect on both the challenges, such as reproductive health, family planning, gender equality, and sustainable development and the opportunities that come with a rapidly increasing population. This day also serves as a vital platform for governments, organizations, and individuals alike to come together, share ideas, and take meaningful action to address these pressing concerns. World Population Day 2025: Date World Population Day is observed every year on July 11th. Established by the United Nations Development Programme in 1989, this date has become a global occasion for raising awareness, sparking dialogue, and inspiring action on key population-related issues that shape our collective future World Population Day 2025: Theme The theme for World Population Day 2025 is about 'Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world' which in return calls for ensuring on giving youth equal access to education and healthcare, enabling informed family planning choices. The theme reflects a global commitment to dignity, safety, and freedom in life decisions, essential for a sustainable and inclusive future. Historical Context of World Population Day World Population Day was established by the United Nations in 1989, inspired by the milestone of the global population reaching five billion on July 11, 1987. The idea came from Dr. K.C. Zachariah, a senior demographer at the World Bank, who recognized the need to draw global attention to rising population issues. Since then, this has served as a reminder of both the challenges and opportunities that come with a growing global population, reminding and urging us to take proactive steps toward sustainable development. World Population Day Significance World Population Day 2025, observed on July 11th, serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges and responsibilities that come with a global population now exceeding 8.2 billion (according to Worldometer). This day invites us to reflect on how population trends impact our environment, resources, and overall quality of life. It aims to raise awareness, promote family planning, support gender equality, encourage sustainable development, and inspire meaningful policy change for a better future. World Population Day is about more than data, it's about people, their choices, and the future we shape together. By strengthening our understanding of these issues and taking collective action, we can help create a world where everyone has the freedom and opportunity to build the life that they envision.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
If Bill Gates' Wealth Was Evenly Distributed Across America, How Much Money Would Every Person Get?
Most Americans will never even know what it's like to make a billion dollars, but Bill Gates knows that life well. The co-founder of Microsoft is worth $116.5 billion and is the 12th richest person in the world, according to Forbes. In addition to founding Microsoft, Gates has amassed wealth by investing in Berkshire Hathaway, Waste Management Inc. and Canadian National Railway, to name a few. Along with his ex-wife, Melinda, Gates is known for his philanthropy. According to Forbes, he has donated more than $59 billion to the Gates Foundation, which works to improve public health. Trending Now: Read Next: Perhaps you are wondering what it would be like to have just a piece of Gates' wealth. What would happen if Gates split his entire $116.5 billion among every person in America? Here's how much you would get. Sometimes it feels like 'rich' is something that we know when we see it, but Charles Schwab quantified it in their 2022 Modern Wealth Survey. The average net worth of someone to be considered wealthy was determined to be $2.2 million. However, the average net worth of someone deemed 'financially comfortable,' was much less at $774,000. Respondents that took the survey said having money meant having more financial freedom and flexibility. If these figures seem alienating to you, you're not alone. Most Americans are not considered rich, at least in the definition of the survey. The average net worth of households in the United States is $121,760, according to U.S. News. Find Out: To figure out the equation, we needed to see just how many people we were splitting Gates' fortune among. As of June 2025, 347 million people live in America, according to Worldometer. Now, let's get to the final number that we'd all go home with if we split Gates' fortune. His $116.5 billion split among 347 million people would come out to about $335.74 per person. Look, would it be nice to find this on the street? Of course! But, is it life-changing money? Not really. It's far from the amount needed to put most people into the tax bracket of the rich. However, it would still cover a lot of groceries. More From GOBankingRates 8 Common Mistakes Retirees Make With Their Social Security Checks This article originally appeared on If Bill Gates' Wealth Was Evenly Distributed Across America, How Much Money Would Every Person Get?
