Astra Tech, the leading consumer technology holding group in the MENA region, hosted a highly anticipated event to launch the Botim 3.0 Ultra App on May 2nd at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. The event drew industry leaders, innovators, technology enthusiasts, and experts from all over the world to witness the unveiling of the world’s first Ultra app.
During the launch event, attendees were treated to an exclusive product demo, showcasing the app’s latest features, such as the GPT feature and international transfers and video services. Abdallah Abu Sheikh, the founder of Astra Tech and CEO of Botim, gave a keynote speech, highlighting the app’s enhanced key features and Astra Tech’s commitment to providing users with a seamless and user-friendly experience.
The event also featured panel discussions on hot topics in fintech, such as the future of global payments, cybersecurity, and ‘super vs ultra.’ One notable panel discussed the significance of introducing an Arabic GPT to labor camp workers and Arabic speakers in the region. Mo Gawdat, founder of One Billion Happy, emphasized the impact of this milestone, saying it was critical to bringing the region up to date with the pace of technology and making GPT more inclusive.
Astra Tech also invited students to participate in an exclusive hackathon at the event, where they could develop and present their ideas on how BOTIM features could be utilized for CSR initiatives. The winning team created a telemedicine feature to integrate with BOTIM and provide medical consultations and advice worldwide, earning a prize of 10,000 AED.
Abdallah Abu Sheikh, co-founder and CEO of Astra Tech, expressed excitement about the launch of the world’s first Ultra app and its potential to transform communication and conversational commerce. He stated that Astra Tech’s vision for the Ultra app is to provide a seamless, user-friendly experience that simplifies global communication and enhances the way people connect with each other.
The Botim 3.0 Ultra App launch event was a significant milestone for Astra Tech and the fintech industry as a whole, showcasing the company’s commitment to innovation and customer-centricity. The app is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play Store and is set to revolutionize how people communicate and transact.
