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Whish Money Launches Region’s First Cardless Shopify Checkout

Whish Pay offers instant, secure, and fully cashless e-commerce payments for online merchants across the region.

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1 month ago

June 12, 2025

whish money launches region's first cardless shopify checkout

Whish Money, a fintech innovator headquartered in Lebanon, has announced the launch of Whish Pay on leading e-commerce platform Shopify. The integration marks the first regional introduction of a fully cardless checkout solution, and is poised to revolutionize digital transactions and bolster e-commerce growth across the Middle East.

“At Whish Money, we are committed to empowering businesses with innovative financial solutions. This integration is a game-changer for regional e-commerce,” said Toufic Koussa, Whish Money’s Co-Founder and CEO, adding: “Whish Pay on Shopify empowers merchants with a frictionless checkout experience, eliminating the pain points of online payments and providing entrepreneurs with the tools to succeed in a digital world”.

Whish Pay’s seamless, cardless checkout provides merchants and customers alike with immediate transaction settlements, eliminates chargeback risks, and boasts a highly competitive fee structure. Shopify merchants now have instant access to Whish Money’s growing base of over 1 million active users, who can effortlessly complete purchases directly from their Whish digital wallets, accelerating transaction speed and boosting merchant confidence.

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Commenting on the partnership, Jad Fakhani (also known as Wolfofbey), a prominent entrepreneur and e-commerce mentor in the region, highlighted its transformative potential: “Whish Pay on Shopify marks a transformative step for the region’s digital commerce. It empowers local businesses to expand rapidly, compete globally, and succeed with unmatched speed, security, and simplicity”.

Already recognized by leading platforms for its robust payment technology, Whish Pay’s integration with Shopify broadens its reach, further cementing Whish Money’s reputation as a trusted partner committed to advancing regional businesses through groundbreaking fintech innovations.

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Saudi EV Adoption Accelerates With BYD Expansion & Tesla Launch

Saudi Arabia’s EV market is gaining momentum as BYD plans major showroom growth and Tesla establishes a foothold in Riyadh.

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2 days ago

July 16, 2025

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saudi ev adoption accelerates with byd expansion and tesla launch

Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to become a regional hub for electric mobility are drawing greater investment from global automakers. As part of Vision 2030, the Kingdom is targeting 30% electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the capital, Riyadh, by the end of the decade — an objective that’s now shaping the strategic interests of international EV brands.

Chinese manufacturer BYD is planning a substantial thrust into the Saudi market, building on its current footprint of three showrooms. According to Jerome Saigot, BYD’s managing director in the Kingdom, the company aims to open 10 showrooms by the end of 2026.

“Saudi Arabia is a complex market. You need to go fast. You need to think big,” Saigot recently told reporters. “We are not here to stay at 5,000 or 10,000 cars a year”.

The announcement follows Tesla’s entry into the Saudi EV space, with the US automaker opening its first showroom in Riyadh in April. Tesla joins early players like BYD and Geely in what remains a nascent but strategically important segment for the Kingdom.

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) has also ramped up its electric mobility agenda. Its efforts include major investments in Lucid Motors, the creation of local EV brand Ceer, and support for the rollout of national charging infrastructure.

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However, electric vehicles still only account for just over 1% of total car sales in Saudi Arabia, according to data from PwC cited by Bloomberg. Key challenges include high upfront costs, limited public charging access, and the added complexity of operating in extreme heat conditions.

In spite of those hurdles, Saigot views Tesla’s entry as a net positive. “The more Tesla communicates on marketing, the better it is for us,” he said. Saigot joined BYD in April, having previously held executive roles at Nissan and Great Wall Motor.

With multiple brands scaling up activity in parallel — and government-backed infrastructure investment underway — Saudi Arabia’s EV sector appears set for rapid acceleration over the next few years.