MENA Fintech Association

Our Regional Chapters

MFTA Qatar
Established in February 2024 and led by co-chair Gaurav Sachdeva, the Qatar chapter marks a key milestone in MFTA’s expansion, aiming to empower Qatar’s fintech ecosystem by connecting fintechs with businesses.
MFTA Saudi
The MENA Fintech Association proudly announces the launch of MFTA Saudi in June 2025, As Vision 2030 accelerates digital transformation, MFTA Saudi will serve as a catalyst—uniting regulators, financial institutions, startups, investors, and global stakeholders to shape the future of finance.
MFTA Africa
Established in July 2023, the Africa Chapter connects Africa and the Middle East, driving fintech innovation, collaboration, and growth. The chapter is currently co-chaired by Nizar Hannachi and Cyrine Sanchou.
MFTA Bahrain
Established in June 2024, the Bahrain Chapter, led by Co-Chairs Suzy Al Zeerah and Tariq Mattar, strengthens fintech collaboration and innovation, connecting Bahrain with the wider MENA ecosystem.
MFTA Iraq
The chapter will be led by Bahaa Abdul Hadi, a fintech trailblazer and Chairman of International Smart Card (Qi Card), widely recognized for driving Iraq’s digital payment revolution and championing financial inclusion across the nation.
MFTA Jordan
Established in 2026 with the support of the Central Bank of Jordan, the Jordan Chapter strengthens fintech collaboration and innovation, connecting Jordan with the wider MENA ecosystem.

MENA's financial system is being rebuilt

Across MENA, 22 markets are simultaneously reforming their payments infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and digital financial systems. The institutions leading that process central banks, commercial banks, fintechs, investors need a single point of coordination.

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MFTA After Hours is a monthly social gathering that brings together fintech leaders, innovators, founders, investors, regulators, and ecosystem partners for an evening of networking, collaboration, and meaningful conversations in a relaxed setting beyond business.

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MENA Fintech Leaders

Nameer Khan
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.
Nameer Khan
Chairman – MENA Fintech Association
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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.
Najila Al Midfa
CEO - SHERAA
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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.
Richard Teng
Co-CEO, Binance