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Qashio And YallaCompare Launch “Qashio Insurance”
The platform is a trailblazing Digital Health Solution for SMEs that aims to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Qashio, a fintech company that provides an expense management and corporate card platform, is launching “Qashio Insurance” in partnership with YallaCompare. The branded health insurance product is a cost-effective solution with a simplified and automated digital declaration process, which takes under a minute to complete.
Qashio Insurance is the only digital-first health insurance package for SMEs of all sizes, from freelancers to 25,000-employee corporations. The platform enables applications to be processed ten times faster than conventional methods, many of which still rely on paper and physical signatures.
In addition to improved efficiency, Qashio Insurance offers up to 25% more affordable rates compared to the rest of the market. The platform has three tiers of coverage, allowing businesses to find the right plan to suit their unique needs, as well as an installment payment option.
Armin Moradi, Co-founder and CEO of Qashio said, “Qashio is privileged to be able to support the growing SME sector with Qashio Insurance, further simplifying otherwise complicated and lengthy processes. Qashio’s mission is to empower SMEs with a streamlined, cost-effective way to manage their health insurance needs. The platform that has taken close to a year to develop is a testament to our dedication to innovation and our unwavering support for SMEs as well as Enterprises”.
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Luke Craven, CCO of YallaCompare, added, “The launch of Qashio Insurance represents a significant milestone in our journey to provide comprehensive, user-friendly, and efficient services. Our partnership with Qashio embodies the synergy of expertise and shared vision”.
The MENA health and medical insurance market is currently undergoing significant growth. Driven by an expanding population and demographic shifts, the UAE now has over 557,000 SMEs, all of which must provide health insurance to employees and their dependents.
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Samsung Smart Glasses Teased For January, Software Reveal Imminent
According to Korean sources, the new wearable will launch alongside the Galaxy S25, with the accompanying software platform unveiled this December.
Samsung appears poised to introduce its highly anticipated smart glasses in January 2025, alongside the launch of the Galaxy S25. According to sources in Korea, the company will first reveal the accompanying software platform later this month.
As per a report from Yonhap News, Samsung’s unveiling strategy for the smart glasses echoes its approach with the Galaxy Ring earlier this year. The January showcase won’t constitute a full product launch but will likely feature teaser visuals at the Galaxy S25 event. A more detailed rollout could follow in subsequent months.
Just in: Samsung is set to unveil a prototype of its augmented reality (AR) glasses, currently in development, during the Galaxy S25 Unpacked event early next year, likely in the form of videos or images.
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The Galaxy Ring, for example, debuted in January via a short presentation during Samsung’s Unpacked event. The full product unveiling came later at MWC in February, and the final release followed in July. Samsung seems to be adopting a similar phased approach with its smart glasses, which are expected to hit the market in the third quarter of 2025.
A Collaborative Software Effort
Samsung’s partnership with Google has played a key role in developing the smart glasses’ software. This collaboration was first announced in February 2023, with the device set to run on an Android-based platform. In July, the companies reiterated their plans to deliver an extended reality (XR) platform by the end of the year. The software specifics for the XR device are expected to be unveiled before the end of December.
Reports suggest that the smart glasses will resemble Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in functionality. They won’t include a display but will weigh approximately 50 grams, emphasizing a lightweight, user-friendly design.
Feature Set And Compatibility
The glasses are rumored to integrate Google’s Gemini technology, alongside features like gesture recognition and potential payment capabilities. Samsung aims to create a seamless user experience by integrating the glasses with its broader Galaxy ecosystem, starting with the Galaxy S25, slated for release on January 22.
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