VEON Launches AI-Powered Super App Hambi in Uzbekistan By Investing.com

On November 1st of the year 2024, in Amsterdam and Dubai and Tashkent on that day VEON (listed as VEON on NASDAQ) a global digital services provider launched the Hambi app. A platform powered by artificial intelligence that integrates multiple digital services and connectivity functions into one accessible application for all mobile users especially those, in Uzbekistan now.

In Uzbek culture " Hambi," which is a version of "HammasI Bitta " means "everything." It represents an approach, to services that meet the diverse needs of users effortlessly and intuitively without being limited to any particular network provider. "Hambi offers a variety of services such, as Hambi Davo for healthcare consultations and Hambi Auto for third party car insurance through its all in one app that combines shopping features with travel bookings and entertainment choices like TV viewing options and fintech solutions along with gaming experiences for users to enjoy.Besides these features the app also provides self service options, for Beeline Uzbekistans customers to easily adjust tariffs and manage data usage and roaming services hassle free."

Users can get discounts and bonuses, on mobile data plans by engaging with the app platform daily.Hambi is currently integrating AI powered functionalities to offer customized user experiences on their platform.

Super applications play a role, in VEONs Digital Operator 1440 strategy by allowing customers to access services around the clock every day (1440 minutes). These super apps in our markets offer services to meet customer needs and utilize AI powered solutions for services like resources and customer support in local languages as emphasized by Kaan Terzioglu. The CEO of VEON Group. With Hambi serving as Uzbekistans super app initiative we take pride in enhancing our value proposition while align, with the vision of Digital Uzbekistan 2030.

VEON has expanded its selection of apps to include Hambi in markets, like MyBL in Bangladesh and Simosa in Pakistan as well as MyBeeline in Kazakhstan. These apps act as platforms offering a variety of services such as entertainment and customer support with a focus on catering to user needs. They also integrate AI features to improve the accessibility of services, for users who speak languages with resources available.

The introduction of Hambi, in Uzbekistan was spearheaded by the Beeline Uzbekistan group following VEONs rollout of its KINOM entertainment platform in the region offering TV programs and movie streaming services tailored to Uzbek language viewership needs.The existence of both Hambi and Kinom plays a role in VEONs commitment to improving services, in Uzbekistan.

VEON is a company that specializes in providing technology solutions and seamless digital services to 160 million users across six nations. Which accounts for more, than 7% of the total population served.