• The Partnership makes botim the first fintech platform in the MENA region to offer integrated gold investment services through its digital ecosystem
• The new feature allows over 8.5 million botim UAE users to begin their gold investment journey with a minimum of just 0.1 grams, making wealth-building accessible to all
• The UAE is emerging as a key hub for global gold trade, with a total export value of $53.41 billion in 2024–2025
• The feature offers yields of 3% in grams annually, in line with prevailing global gold lease rate benchmarks

Dubai, UAE – 27 August 2025 – O Gold, the UAE’s first Emirati app for fractional gold and silver ownership, has partnered with botim, Astra Tech’s flagship AI-powered fintech and leading communication platform, to bring gold investment capabilities directly into the botim ecosystem. Backed by an agreement signed in 2023, this launch makes botim the first fintech in the UAE to officially offer gold investment solutions, reinforcing its leadership in the region’s evolving digital finance landscape.