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New data from Visa reveals that the 2026 World Cup significantly boosted digital spending in Saudi Arabia. Delivery services, telecommunications, and sports products saw the most notable growth, highlighting how major events can reshape consumer payment habits.
Visa recently hosted a roundtable where Egypt's Investment Minister shared exciting plans to improve the business environment and speed up digital transformation. A key initiative involves linking 92 government bodies through a new digital platform to make investing easier and drive economic growth.
Visa is launching a new global platform called Intelligent Commerce Connect. This platform will help businesses integrate AI-powered shopping agents into their digital payment and purchasing systems, making commerce smarter and more efficient worldwide.
