November 25, 2025

Finnovex Middle East 2025 is poised to become one of the region’s most influential platforms where financial innovation, regulatory strategy, and Vision 2030 ambitions converge. Taking place on November 11–12 in Dubai, the summit will gather more than 250 senior decision-makers—bringing together financial institutions, fintech pioneers, policymakers, and digital disruptors shaping the next decade of financial transformation in the Middle East.

Strategic Context

The GCC’s financial sector is undergoing a rapid evolution driven by AI adoption, digital asset integration, real-time payments, and open finance frameworks. Finnovex Middle East 2025 provides the strategic forum where regulators, banks, and technology leaders align on the region’s priorities for modernization, competitiveness, and cross-border financial infrastructure.

  • 250+ C-level attendees from banking, fintech, and regulatory bodies.
  • Focus on DeFi, tokenization, embedded finance, and digital asset regulation.
  • Aligned with GCC and UAE Vision 2030 agendas for financial innovation.

Key Themes Driving Financial Transformation

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) & Digital Assets

  • Growing institutional interest in tokenized deposits, stablecoins, and regulated crypto infrastructure.
  • Discussions around digital asset governance and adoption across regional banks.

AI-Driven Banking & Intelligent Automation

  • AI in credit scoring, fraud detection, compliance, and customer experience.
  • Strategic frameworks for integrating machine learning into banking operations.

Cross-Border Payments & Embedded Finance

  • Real-time payment corridors supporting GCC–Asia and GCC–Africa trade flows.
  • Embedded financial services reshaping consumer and corporate finance models.

Leadership and Regulatory Insight

Key speakers—including Mohammed Wassim Khayata (CEO, Al Maryah Community Bank), Omar Abdalla Reda (Financial Expert, UAE Ministry of Finance), and Mohammed Abdel Razek (CIO & Group Head of Technology, Mashreq)—will provide deep insights into how the Middle East is designing the financial systems of the future.

  • Policy frameworks enabling digital banks and fintech license structures.
  • Cybersecurity, data protection, and responsible AI as pillars of future financial stability.
  • Vision 2030’s influence on sovereign and private-sector innovation priorities.

Finnovex Middle East Awards

The summit will also host the prestigious Finnovex Middle East Awards, recognizing excellence across key categories such as:

  • Cybersecurity innovation
  • AI and automation leadership
  • InsurTech advancement
  • Customer experience transformation
  • ESG-driven financial models

Opportunities for Business Advisory, Private Capital & Family Enterprises

  • M&A and private capital firms gain access to emerging fintech targets and strategic partnerships.
  • Family offices can explore investment opportunities in high-growth financial technology sectors.
  • Advisory firms can support banks and fintechs in digital transformation strategy, risk governance, and market entry.

Why This Event Matters

As finance becomes increasingly embedded, decentralized, real-time, and intelligence-driven, leaders require a platform that connects policy, technology, and capital. Finnovex Middle East 2025 fulfills that role—facilitating collaboration and strategic alignment across the financial ecosystem.

Handle Insight

Finnovex Middle East 2025 is more than a conference—it is the strategic intersection where the future of finance in the Middle East is being architected. For banks, investors, and advisors, the summit offers a rare opportunity to align with the financial systems, technologies, and regulatory frameworks that will define competitive advantage through 2030 and beyond.

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