CBIx explores, enables, and accelerates disruptive ideas across banking, bonding emerging technologies and real-world applications. Commercial Bank International (CBI), a UAE-based financial institution, has officially...
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The MENA Fintech is an inclusive, non profit association that fosters an open dialogue for the region’s fintech community. Bringing together all the ‘movers & shakers’ under one roof, the MENA Fintech association is the voice and nexus of the Fintech industry in MENA.
CBIx explores, enables, and accelerates disruptive ideas across banking, bonding emerging technologies and real-world applications. Commercial Bank International (CBI), a UAE-based financial institution, has officially...
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“At the event, International Smart Card (DBA Qi Card) will engage with key stakeholders to discuss strategic partnerships and two-way investment opportunities.” ~Bahaa Abdul Hadi,...
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Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – September 2025: Ghanem has announced that its digital real estate platform “Ghanem” has been officially accepted into the Regulatory...
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Part of the j. awan group, azakaw demonstrates how RegTech innovation enables regulated firms across MENA and beyond to scale with confidence Riyadh, Saudi Arabia...
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Dubai, UAE — 2nd September 2025, Tuesday — The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), the leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving fintech startups and established players...
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Dubai – Once labelled an emerging market, the MENA region has rapidly transformed into a thriving global Fintech hub. With trailblazing regulations, deep public-private collaboration,...
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AFTER HOURS is an exclusive social for the fintech fam by MENA FinTech Association (MFTA). Connect with the MFTA community and industry leaders. Be a part of the official fintech community social.
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Our Centres serve as dedicated hubs fostering collaboration, policy advocacy, and industry growth. These focus areas shape the fintech ecosystem in MENA through research, regulatory discussions, and ecosystem-building initiatives.
We publish in-depth reports analyzing finTech trends, regulatory developments, and emerging opportunities in the region. These reports serve as strategic resources for industry leaders, policymakers, and investors.
We engage with financial institutions, regulators, technology firms, investors, and thought leaders to drive finTech innovation, regulatory advancements, and digital transformation across MENA.
Reach industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers in the fintech community.
This partnership with MFTA is a game-changer for Armenia’s FinTech industry. By collaborating with MENA’s leading FinTech ecosystem, we are working on accelerating and cross-bridging innovation and investments – integrating the Armenian FinTech market participants into the global financial ecosystem
This partnership marks a new era of collaboration between two thriving fintech ecosystems. By bridging MENA and Australia, we are unlocking new opportunities for startups, investors, and regulators to drive global fintech innovation and market expansion
The MENA Fintech Association exemplifies innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership in the rapidly evolving fintech space. Their commitment to fostering global partnerships, such as this engagement with Hungary, underscores their pivotal role in shaping a more inclusive and future-ready financial ecosystem. We look forward to deepening our collaboration and unlocking new opportunities for mutual growth.
Jul 2025On 26 June 2025, the MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) hosted its 11th Payments Boardroom, in collaboration with Gennius XYZ, for a closed-door session focused on the future of loyalty…
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May 2025This report captures outcomes from the closed-door Quarterly Fintech Update Session held in April 2025 between the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the MENA Fintech Association…
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Apr 2025This report provides an overview of key regulatory and policy developments shaping the Fintech, Digital Assets and Web3 landscape across the United Arab Emirates…
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More than 60% of the GCC’s FinTech and innovation firms have chosen DIFC because we were the original pioneers in the region and provide the most comprehensive platform for start-ups and growth stage businesses.
The opportunities are vast in the MEASA region and together with the MENA FinTech Association, DIFC help firms make the most of them.
Chief Executive Officer, DIFC Innovation Hub
The Middle East fintech industry is at a critical juncture in which many stakeholders can play a key role in developing a collaborative and interconnected community that will thrive for years to come.
A free exchange of ideas and discussion is at the core of any successful industry and Binance sees its role in the fintech community as a driver and facilitator of progress.
By collaborating with institutions and governments to develop regulatory frameworks that invest in innovation while protecting customers, we can truly shape the future of our industry and build on the substantial progress and ambitious projects already being rolled out in the fintech space.
CEO, Binance
MENA FINTECH ASSOCIATION is commited to fostering an open dialogue for the fintech community a positive change in the region. We look forward to furthering our support for the next generation of fintech entrepreneurs.
CEO – SHERAA
We are building more than a fintech association - we are building the region’s most powerful financial innovation movement.
MENA’s time is now.
Our mission is to architect a next-generation fintech ecosystem that doesn’t follow global trends but shapes them. Through regulatory dialogue, capital enablement, sustainability integration, and cross-border collaboration, the MENA FinTech Association is becoming a global reference point for what an inclusive, future-proof, and purpose-driven financial system should look like.
Chairman – MENA Fintech
