Submissions close 23 Nov 2026

ELEVATE YOUR IMPACT.
COMMAND GLOBAL RESPECT.

Winning a MENA Fintech Award puts your work in front of the region’s leading regulators, investors, and institutions, at the ceremony held annually during Abu Dhabi Finance Week, hosted by Abu Dhabi Global Market.
Now in its 5th edition, it has become the region’s most prominent stage for recognizing the innovation and market impact driving fintech forward across the Middle East and North Africa.

The Awards Journey

From the moment nominations open to the night winners are announced, every submission is reviewed against clear evaluation criteria by an independent judging panel, with shortlisted nominees notified directly ahead of the ceremony.

Applications Open
Nominations Reviewed
Shortlist Announced
Judging Panel Scoring
Winners Celebrated
The Ultimate Honour

Fintech
of the Year

The MENA Fintech Awards celebrate the visionaries, pioneers, and innovators driving the future of smart, inclusive finance.

Submissions close 23 Nov 2026
THE OFFICIAL MENA FINTECH AWARDS • 5TH EDITION

AWARDS CATEGORIES

Recognizing excellence and innovation across the fintech ecosystem in MENA.

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