Abu Dhabi, UAE – 10th February 2026- The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), the region’s leading not-for-profit fintech industry body and globally ranked among the top...
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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.
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 10th February 2026- The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), the region’s leading not-for-profit fintech industry body and globally ranked among the top...
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The MENA Fintech Association adds Abu Dhabi’s ADI Foundation as a member, tightening links between regulators, banks, startups and Web3 builders across the region. The...
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Monday, 19th January 2026 – Dubai, UAE – Building on the successful launch of The Council during Investopia 2023, the MENA FinTech Association (MFTA) has...
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Abu Dhabi, UAE – 10 December 2025 – The 4th edition of the MENA Fintech Awards took place today at the ADQ Arena during Abu...
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Dubai, Baghdad, Las Vegas – International Smart Card, the operator of Iraq’s leading digital payments brand Qi Card, had the distinction of being the only fintech...
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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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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.
Feb 2026Over the past 18 months, the MENA Fintech Association’s SHIFT Payments Working Group convened a series of closed-door boardroom sessions bringing together senior leaders from banks, fintech’s, payment networks, regulators, ... Read more
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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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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
