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The collaboration will integrate Checkout. com’ s payment acquiring and processing technology into Nahdi’ s online platforms, optimizing the digital payment experience and improving payment success rates for millions of customers across Saudi Arabia and the GCC.

The partnership is focused on delivering a superior digital checkout experience, providing customers with a faster, more secure and highly reliable payment platform when purchasing health, wellness and beauty products.

Leveraging Checkout. com’ s local expertise and technology, the collaboration is designed to maximize payment success rates and ensure stability during peak sales periods. The infrastructure supports Nahdi’ s growing e-commerce operations and increasing demand for digital transactions. Through support for local payment methods and conversion tools such as Flow and Remember Me, Nahdi aims to reduce payment friction and address cart abandonment while improving access to health products.

The partnership represents a significant step in the Digital Transformation of the region’ s health and wellness sector and establishes a new benchmark for digital payments.

Hossam Khattab, Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer Nahdi, said:“ As we expand our e-commerce and omnichannel presence, providing a fluid and secure payment experience is essential to maintaining a superior guest journey. This high-performing infrastructure ensures that every digital interaction reflects the quality of care our guests expect at every touchpoint. Our commitment is to provide high-quality medical products and services and a reliable payment experience.”

He added:“ Partnering with Checkout. com allows us to elevate our online experience, making it as smooth and dependable as the service we provide in our pharmacies. Their strong onthe-ground presence in Saudi Arabia, combined with the capabilities of a global payment leader, brings significant added value, giving us access to both local expertise and world-class innovation. This strategic collaboration ensures our digital infrastructure is built for scale, ready to meet the evolving needs of our customers and support our long-term growth ambitions in the region.” Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo, General Manager MENA Checkout. com, said:“ By equipping Nahdi with the technology and insights they need to scale confidently, optimise performance and deliver trusted, high-quality payment experiences to their customers, we help power their performance through payments, something we take great pride in. The Checkout. com platform is built to handle the complexities of regional markets, from diverse payment preferences, helping Nahdi unlock new opportunities for growth across the GCC.” • www. intelligentcio. com

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