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MENA Fintech Association and FINTECH.TV Forge Strategic Global Media Alliance to Amplify Fintech Leadership, Shape Industry Dialogue, and Connect Innovation Across Global Markets
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MENA Fintech Association Welcomes BCB Group as a Member to Strengthen Institutional Payment Infrastructure and Digital Asset Innovation Across the Region

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Abu Dhabi Sees 21% Surge in New Economic Licenses Q1 2026

Abu Dhabi recorded a 21% increase in new economic licenses during the first quarter of 2026. This growth is driven by a significant 261% rise in freelance permits, reflecting a shift towards flexible work arrangements. The broader implication suggests that Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as a resilient hub for entrepreneurship and freelance work amid regional uncertainties.

Abu Dhabi Sees 21% Surge in New Economic Licenses Q1 2026

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MENA Fintech Association and FINTECH.TV Forge Strategic Global Media Alliance to Amplify Fintech Leadership, Shape Industry Dialogue, and Connect Innovation Across Global Markets

Dubai, UAE - 17th June 2026 - The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), the leading not-for-profit fintech ecosystem enabler and industry advocacy platform across the Middle East and Africa, today announced

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From Hype to Mainstream: AI and Tokenization Enter a New Era of Regulation in the UAE

Akshay Chopra, Payments Co-chair, MENA Fintech Association, joins Raghda Ibraheem to delve into the evolving financial institutions landscape in the UAE, highlighting how technologies once seen as hype, like AI and tokenization, are now becoming mainstream and regulated.

Bridging North America and MENA: How Fintech Firms Can Unlock Growth Across Borders

Michael O’Loughlin, U.S. Ambassador for the MENA Fintech Association and Managing Partner at Argonautic Global, joins Johny Fernandez to discuss the evolving Fintech landscape in the MENA region. They discuss the significant growth and investment opportunities emerging in countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE

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