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The MENA Fintech Association 40+ Corporate Members, 36,000+ Network, 6 International Chapters, 8 Working Groups.
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The MENA Fintech Awards 2026 - 5th Edition

The region's premier fintech awards program, celebrating the people, ideas, and innovations moving fintech forward, now in its 5th edition, held during Abu Dhabi Finance Week in partnership with Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
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MFTA convenes the people shaping the future of financial services across MENA, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, regulators, and innovators through a curated portfolio of high-level experiences. From private boardrooms and intimate dinners to flagship gatherings and community events, every MFTA experience is designed to connect decision-makers, foster meaningful dialogue, and create opportunities that move the ecosystem forward.

In collaboration with ADGM

The MENA Fintech Awards

The region's premier fintech awards program, celebrating the people, ideas, and innovations moving fintech forward, now in its 5th edition, held during Abu Dhabi Finance Week in partnership with Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

2026 · 5th Edition
Abu Dhabi Finance Week, with ADGM

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The MENA Fintech Reception

A diplomatic-style gathering bringing together ambassadors, government leaders, institutional stakeholders, and distinguished guests from across the region’s financial ecosystem.

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The Visionaries Supper Club

An invitation-only dinner series convening senior fintech leaders, investors, policymakers, and visionaries for intimate, high-level conversations beyond the conference room.

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MFTA Boardrooms & Roundtables

Private executive sessions and closed-door roundtables bringing together bank leadership, industry executives, regulators, and key decision-makers around the issues shaping the future of finance.

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Flagship

The MENA Fintech Awards

The region’s premier fintech awards platform, recognising the individuals, institutions, ideas, and innovations redefining financial services across MENA.

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MFTA After Hours

An exclusive networking series connecting the region’s fintech network through curated gatherings across MENA’s leading financial and innovation hubs.

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MFTA - Custom Tailored Events

Bespoke experiences designed in partnership with our members and strategic partners from executive gatherings and private dinners to flagship industry engagements.

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MFTA Capacity Development

Capacity Building

MFTA Capacity Development

Executive education, training, certification, and capacity-building programmes delivered with central banks and leading academic and institutional partners to strengthen the capabilities of the region’s financial ecosystem.

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Wise

Global technology company building the fastest, cheapest way for people and businesses to move money internationally.

ADI Foundation

Abu Dhabi-based blockchain infrastructure provider building sovereign-grade Layer-2 blockchain rails for governments and institutions.

BCB Group

Digital asset banking and liquidity provider for institutional clients.

Fireblocks

Digital asset infrastructure platform providing secure custody, transfer, and settlement for banks, exchanges, and fintechs.

Binance

The world's leading blockchain Network and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, serving users across 180+ countries.

Abu Dhabi Finance Week

Hosted by ADGM, MENA's largest financial gathering, convening global leaders across investment, capital markets, and digital assets.

Dubai Fintech Summit (DFS)

Dubai-hosted summit convening fintech leaders, investors, and regulators.

Jo Fintech Festival 2026

Organized by the Central Bank of Jordan, the Kingdom's flagship fintech gathering, convening financial institutions, regulators, and startups.

MENA Blockchain Week

The region's leading blockchain and digital assets event, bringing together innovators, investors, and regulators across MENA.

GITEX

One of the world's largest tech exhibitions, bringing together global innovators across AI, fintech, and digital transformation in Dubai.

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MFTA After Hours

MFTA After Hours is a monthly social and networking series bringing the Network together after hours, from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Manama, Riyadh, Doha, Marrakesh, and Abidjan. Explore highlights from recent evenings below.

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