Dubai is set to host the “Financial Technology and Innovation Summit” on Thursday, October 23, at the Grand Hyatt Dubai. This event is organized by Mawared Finance and is supported by the Innovation Centre at Dubai International Financial Centre, Mastercard, and Arab Financial Services. This will be the second iteration of the summit, following the success of the inaugural event, which showcased various innovative solutions in the fields of payments, lending, and integrated financing.
The summit, spearheaded by Mawared Finance, serves as a platform to highlight the latest unprecedented technologies and innovations in the region. It will feature AI-based platforms, open financing tools, advanced payment experiences, and many other services in the sector. Attendees will include leaders from the financial and technology sectors, government officials, technology pioneers, CEOs, and experts who share a commitment to promoting a forward-looking financial technology agenda aimed at enhancing financial inclusion and advancing the banking sector. These technologies aim to improve financial services, reduce costs, and increase accessibility for a broader segment of society, while fostering innovation that drives economic growth and entrepreneurship in the financial sector.
According to Rashid Al Qubaisi, the CEO of Mawared Finance, this summit is one of the largest gatherings centered around financial technology in the region, featuring specialized content about financial technology worldwide. The second edition of the “Mawared Financial Technology and Innovation Summit” for 2025 will introduce new services and highly effective innovations, and will facilitate the signing of agreements and partnerships during the event, positioning it as a significant competitor among leading financial technology conferences globally.