Astra Tech is a technology company that aims to create an Ultra Platform, an ecosystem for digital communication and commerce. The company leverages existing familiar platforms to develop this ecosystem, which is intended to impact people's everyday lives.

Astra Tech

Welcome to the official LinkedIn page of Astra Tech, a homegrown UAE company at the forefront of the digital revolution in the MENA region. Our mission is to build the ultra app of the future that transforms the way people live, work and connect.

As the parent company of Botim, Payby, and Rizek, we are proud to offer innovative, reliable, and user-friendly products that cater to the needs of our customers.

 Botim, our flagship app, is UAE's favorite calling app that allows users to make high-quality voice and video calls to their friends and family across the globe. 

Payby, with its highest banking clearance in the UAE, offers a secure and hassle-free way for users to make payments, pay bills and transfer money instantly.

Rizek, our hyper-local services app, connects customers with service providers across a wide range of categories, including home services, beauty and wellness, automotive, and more. 

Our platforms offer a seamless and convenient digital lifestyle, allowing users to book services, track their orders, and make payments with ease.

At Astra Tech, we believe that technology has the power to transform lives and create new opportunities. We are committed to staying at the forefront of innovation and leveraging the latest technologies to build products that improve people's lives. Join us on our journey as we shape the future of the MENA region and beyond.

Astra Tech’s PayBy has become the only merchant acquirer in the UAE to offer comprehensive capabilities through its all-in-one, state-of-the-art #POS solution. 

This innovative technology enables merchants to generate payment links and QR codes directly from the terminal, streamlining both online and offline payments while providing an efficient, secure, simple, and versatile payment method.

We're excited to announce the opening of our Dubai office at the DIFC Innovation Hub , establishing a space for innovation and collaboration 🚀 

This strategic move positions Astra Tech as the largest fintech entity to become part of the DIFC's thriving ecosystem, reinforcing our commitment to spearheading groundbreaking advancements in both the #technological and #financial sectors.

We look forward to welcoming our partners in our new offices!

Astra Tech has a finance license from the Central Bank for its fintech platform - we look at what that means for its everything app with Abdallah Abu-Sheikh, CEO and Co-Founder, Astra Tech + CEO of Botim.

We're thrilled to see Quantix's groundbreaking achievement featured by Khaleej Times. 

As the first fintech to receive the CBUAE's Finance Company License, we're proud to lead the way in financial innovation in the UAE.

Read more about our milestone and its impact on personal and auto loans, and how we continue to revolutionize the fintech sector.

📢 Exciting News! 📢

Astra Tech's subsidiary, Quantix Technology Projects LLC, has made history as the first fintech platform to receive the prestigious Finance Company License from the Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE). This milestone positions Quantix as the UAE's first officially licensed fintech operator, enabling a vast array of lending and microfinancing services. Making Quantix the first and only UAE fintech group to hold SVF, RPSCS, and Finance Company licenses.

A special thank you to our Founder and CEO, Abdallah Abu-Sheikh, for his visionary leadership: “With the support of CBUAE, we are set to revolutionize a traditionally stagnant sector, fostering economic growth and financial inclusion.”

Join us as we transform the financial landscape in the UAE!

#AstraTech #Quantix #Fintech #FinanceLicense #CBUAE #Innovation #FinancialInclusion #DigitalTransformation

Curious to learn more about what sets Astra Tech's #Ultra platform Botim apart from other super apps in the market? 

Here is what Abdallah Abu-Sheikh, our CEO and Founder, shared in his last interview with MIT Sloan Management Review - Middle East.

Astra Tech received the Economic Financial Equity award during Inc. Arabia’s Best in Business Awards 2024. 

This award is a testament to our impactful contribution to the #fintech sector and our dedication to harnessing technology to promote #financialinclusion and simplify people’s lives.

Eid Adha Mubarak! 🌙 

On this blessed occasion, Astra Tech wishes you and your families a joyful Eid!

Astra Tech signed a #MoU with Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) | الهلال الأحمر الإماراتي to strengthen our long-standing partnership and further support the UAE’s humanitarian and social efforts. This partnership leverages the global reach and expansive user base of the Botim Ultra platform to facilitate seamless, fast, and secure digital donations.

#Socialresponsibility remains a core part of our mission, and we are committed to harnessing our technology to create positive impact.

Read more: https://lnkd.in/gnzsi3BA

Martina Habib Mahra Al Suwaidi

Astra Tech's CEO and Founder, Abdallah Abu-Sheikh, has been recognized as one of the top 30 finance professionals in the GCC by Arabian Business in their Power of Finance 2024 list. The list highlights the key drivers behind the growth of the finance industry in the Middle East, showcasing leaders who are spearheading efforts towards economic diversification.

#Fintech is central to our vision, and we are committed to driving innovation and financial inclusion through our fintech arm, PayBy, making financial services more accessible for everyone via the region's only Ultra app Botim. 🚀

Read more: https://lnkd.in/gk8ZMpiw

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