BKN301 Selects Qatar as Regional Hub to Drive MENA Expansion
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BKN301 has established its MENA regional hub in Qatar, aiming to tap into the country's digital payments market that's projected to reach 2.87 million users by 2028. The company will operate its BaaS Orchestrator platform from this location.
Stiven Muccioli, Founder & CEO of BKN301, stated: "We are excited to establish our office in Qatar." The expansion aligns with Qatar's National Vision 2030 and will be led by Jordan A. Fabbri as Country Leader.
The new hub will help local businesses reduce operational costs and integrate financial services across the MENA region through BKN301's banking-as-a-service platform.
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