World Fintech Day 2025: MENA region evolves into global fintech powerhouse

Dubai — Once labelled an emerging market, the MENA region has rapidly transformed into a thriving global Fintech hub. With trailblazing regulations, deep public-private collaboration, and a culture of innovation, the region is now setting benchmarks in digital finance. On this World Fintech Day, all eyes are on MENA—not just for participation, but for leadership in the Fintech revolution.

Over the past five years, MENA has demonstrated exponential growth across digital payments, AI-powered financial services, open banking frameworks, and tokenised assets. According to a 2025 Finextra Insights report, Fintech investments…