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PayPal<\/a> Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced a commitment to invest $100 million throughout the Middle East and Africa, fueling innovation, supporting entrepreneurs, and driving inclusive economic growth in one of the world\u2019s fastest-growing digital commerce regions.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This strategic investment will be deployed through a mix of minority investments, acquisitions, PayPal Ventures funding, people, and technology deployments that will help local businesses scale, unlock new opportunities for innovators, and bring millions more consumers and communities into the digital economy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cThe Middle East and Africa are home to some of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving businesses in the world,\u201d said Alex Chriss, President and CEO, PayPal<\/a>. \u201cBy dedicating a $100 million investment to this region over the coming years, we\u2019re investing in the technologies, partnerships, and solutions that will help entrepreneurs scale faster, expand their reach beyond borders, and unlock new opportunities for growth in the digital economy.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The announcement follows the April launch of PayPal\u2019s first regional hub in Dubai, a gateway designed to deliver global commerce capabilities to the region by providing businesses from large enterprises to small merchants with frictionless payments, robust security, and greater access to international markets.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This new $100 million commitment also builds on PayPal Ventures\u2019 existing investments in some of the region\u2019s most promising startups, including Tabby, Paymob, and Stitch, highlighting PayPal\u2019s role as a long-term partner in shaping the future of digital commerce.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cThis commitment underscores our dedication to expanding PayPal\u2019s presence in the Middle East and Africa and our focus is to build stronger connections between local businesses and the global marketplace,\u201d said Otto Williams, Senior Vice President, Regional Head and General Manager of PayPal Middle East and Africa<\/strong>. \u201cWe’re focused on expanding our footprint in the region and ensuring millions of consumers and businesses can access more of the digital services they need to thrive.\u201d<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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