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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
Mar 2026Analysis of 600+ de-pegging events, a breakdown of the $10T liquidity prize, and a 4-region comparative framework. In partnership with MENA Fintech Association.
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