Platinumlist introduces ‘anti-fraud’ tickets
Middle East-based online ticketing platform Platinumlist has moved to combat fraud by transitioning from PDF tickets to a “more secure” mobile system.
Its new SafeTickets function, which operates exclusively through the company’s mobile app, employs QR code technology that updates a few times a minute, preventing screenshots and offering a ticket transfer feature.
The Dubai-headquartered firm is active across Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and expanded into Turkey last year.
“This innovation will revolutionise the industry, not just in the UAE and the MENA region, but globally”
“The event tickets market is rapidly expanding, particularly in the UAE,” says Cosmin Ivan CEO of Platinumlist. “We’ve noticed a demand for increased convenience, and traditional PDF tickets are becoming outdated.
“Also, based on our experience of operating in the Gulf region since 2009, we’ve noticed a growing demand for digital security and comfort across events. This is why we decided to launch new mobile tickets featuring screenshot protection, offline functionality and sharing options.
“We are going to announce another great feature soon. This innovation will revolutionise the industry, not just in the UAE and the MENA region, but globally.”
Platinumlist says that SafeTickets has reduced reported fraud by 85% at events over the past six months, having been piloted across six GCC countries.
The business, which is featured in IQ‘s 2024 International Ticketing Report, has approximately 80% of the entertainment market in the UAE, according to Statista.
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