MENA FINTECH ASSOCIATION’s Post

Participated in the "Opening Doors with Fintech" session during the World Economic Forum #SpecialMeeting24 on Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development here in Riyadh. Along with Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister of Finance and Revenue of Pakistan, Blythe Masters Founding Partner at Motive Partners, Omair Ansari, CEO of Abhi (YC S21) Amnah Ajmal, Executive President, Merchants & Commerce, Digital Partnerships, Fintechs & Enablers, Strategy, M&A, Mastercard USA, and moderated by CNN ‘s Eleni Giokos we explored the ongoing efforts and further steps needed to enable fintechs to scale within and across borders. Addressing the digital divide and promoting connectivity are crucial for enhancing personal well-being and digital inclusion. Leveraging technology for fast, affordable, and secure cross-border solutions is essential for driving innovation and financial inclusion. At e& life, we are committed to providing accessible financial services to various customer segments. Our partnerships with industry players such as Mastercard and MoneyGram International aid in driving financial inclusion and digital payments. Our commitment to financial inclusion is evident through strategic partnerships in Egypt, Pakistan, and beyond, empowering millions with safe, affordable payment methods. Initiatives like mobile wallets in Egypt and card issuance capabilities in Pakistan contribute to our mission of financial empowerment. As we drive financial empowerment and inclusion through collaborative efforts in the fintech ecosystem, let's continue working together towards a more inclusive and digitally connected future! #SpecialMeeting24 #WEF #Fintech #FinancialInclusion #Collaboration

🚀 Don't Miss Out! 🚀 If you're in the telecom industry, this is a must-watch session on Fintech! 📲💰 In a recent discussion, Mr. Khalifa AlShamsi highlighted a crucial point: "Fintech and Digital Services are no longer just Value Added Services; they're core services." 🌟 This perspective is spot on! Telcos need to embrace this approach to stay ahead in the game. 💡 Fintech and Digital Payments represent enormous opportunities for telcos, and it's time to seize them! 🌐💳 Check out the session highlights and join the conversation! #SpecialMeeting24 #WEF #Fintech #Digital #Telecommunication

Less than a week left until the Dubai FinTech Summit! 🚀 Looking forward to meeting many customers, prospects and partners at the event alongside my colleagues Antony Jenkins CBE, Lewis Ide, Theo Youngman. If you will be at the event and would like to meet us while we are there, please do get in touch! #DubaiFintechSummit #GCC #Transformation #coremodernisation #Cloudnative #BankingInnovation #FinTech #Innovation #FinancialTransformation #corebanking

Exciting times ahead in the fintech world as Global issuer processor Paymentology and Zand Bank join forces to boost innovation in the UAE! Here's my prediction and commentary on this game-changing partnership: - This collaboration signifies a major step towards fostering a thriving ecosystem for fintech and startup growth in the region. - By leveraging Paymentology's expertise and Zand Bank's network, we can anticipate a wave of innovative solutions and services catering to the evolving needs of customers. - With the UAE emerging as a fintech hub, this partnership is poised to not only drive digital transformation but also redefine the future of payments in the region. In the era of digital disruption, partnerships like these hold the key to unlocking new possibilities and driving impactful change. Get ready to witness a wave of innovation sweeping across the fintech landscape! #FintechInnovation #PaymentGateways #GlobalPartnerships #DigitalTransformation For more insights on fintech trends and payment gateways, feel free to reach out to my Telegram @poeticvoice or visit <a rel= nofollow href= https://lnkd.in/d59UGJHT >The Fintech Times</a> for further industry updates. #FintechTrends #InnovationinFintech #DigitalPayments #FinancialTechnology #FintechSolutions

I just registered to attend #24Fintech! From 3-5 September in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Join me at the fintech movement uniting the global ecosystem and meet with 26,000+ attendees, discover the latest fintech trends from 300+ global brands and hear insights from 200+ fintech experts. Register for your complimentary ticket now: https://lnkd.in/gSqvS-Gq #24Fintech #BeyondBordersBeyondTime #TechMantra #DigitalTransformation #DataAnalyticsAI Looking forward to it!

Thanks to our laser focus on strategic industry-wide ambitions since 2018, the ITFA #Fintech Committee has grown to support a network of 70+ fintech members, delivering dozens of early adopters involving leading global financial institutions and asset managers. During this week's Global Trade Review (GTR) GTR MENA - Trade and export finance conference taking place in #Dubai today, I shared our priorities for 2024 which aim to fulfil our mission of establishing new #tradetech market practices to create a better global trade system. Our originate-and-distribute model is based on new #tradetech capabilities enabled as per DNI Initiative and TFD Initiative which involve various parties such as fintechs, banks, alternative lenders and asset managers. More details here: https://lnkd.in/eAU8QP-h Join us on this journey to deliver the most advanced #digital #interoperable #tradefinance transactions and become a leader in digital trade innovations.

The Fintech Times Edition 54 - Powering UAE's Digital Economy: Spotlight on Aani Jan Pilbauer, CEO at Al Etihad Payments provides insights into the launch of Aani and how this instant payments platform is reshaping digital payments in the region. "Half of the population in the UAE has bank accounts, while the other half relies on digital wallets and salary cards. Aani serves as a payments platform that caters to everyone allowing users to connect their wallet, salary card, or traditional bank accounts." Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02tsCrb0

Money 20/20 Europe 2024: Day Three in Amsterdam On the final day of Money20/20 #Europe 2024, we heard insights into HSBC's multi-currency app Zing, fintech funding and carbon credits. At the Na.i.ture Stage, Suzy Al Zeerah, COO at Bahrain FinTech Bay, and Dr. Erkan KORK, chairman of BankPozitif , discussed how the #MiddleEast and #Turkey are advancing so quickly. Suzy Al Zeerah offered advice to prospective firms looking to expand: “For anyone looking to scale up to the Middle East, you have to have a multi-country strategy. You’re not going to go to one place and operate out of just that place. Talking about the GCC itself, the market size is around 64 million people. You have to service everyone across the board and the entire region. Read More: https://lnkd.in/eRfjX49A

If you happen to be attending Dubai FinTech Summit then make sure not to miss this roundtable "Scaling Fintech Innovation: Lessons from the MENA Region" where industry experts and policymakers among them Paysky's Founder & CEO Waleed Sadek - وليد صادق will be sharing valuable insights on the region's Fintech innovation and scalability. The discussion will be moderated by none other than Arjun Vir Singh so you know it will be a good talk. See you there today at 3 PM! #Paysky #Fintech #DIgitalPayments #DubaiFintechSummit

I just registered to attend #24Fintech! From 3-5 September in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Join me at the fintech movement uniting the global ecosystem and meet with 26,000+ attendees, discover the latest fintech trends from 300+ global brands and hear insights from 200+ fintech experts. See you there!  #24Fintech #BeyondBordersBeyondTime