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Payments Innovation Summit Dubai

Next-generation payment infrastructure for MENA and global corridors

9 Jan 2027Dubai, United Arab EmiratesFrom USD 299

Designed for Payments executives, Fintech founders, MENA regulators, Open finance teams

About this event

A one-day summit in Dubai bringing together payments executives, fintech founders and regulators from across the MENA region to explore the next wave of payment infrastructure, open finance frameworks and the role of decentralised finance in cross-border settlement. Keynotes in Arabic; all panel sessions available in English.

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Why attend

  • Expert-led sessions
  • Networking opportunities
  • Q&A with speakers

Key topics

PaymentsDeFiRegulation & Compliance

Agenda

09:00

Registration & welcome

09:30

Open finance in the GCC: from regulation to reality

Fatima Al-Rashidi

11:00

Real-time cross-border settlement between MENA and Europe

Ahmed Khalil

12:30

Lunch & networking

14:00

Panel: DeFi and the future of MENA payment infrastructure

Fatima Al-Rashidi, Ahmed Khalil

Speakers

FA

Fatima Al-Rashidi

Head of Payments Innovation, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

Leads open banking and payments innovation strategy for one of the UAE's largest financial institutions.

Open finance in the GCC: from regulation to reality · 40 min

AK

Ahmed Khalil

Co-founder, PayBridge MENA

Building cross-border payment corridors between MENA and European markets.

Real-time cross-border settlement between MENA and Europe · 35 min

Venue & logistics

Dubai World Trade Centre

Trade Centre 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Parking. On-site parking

Accessibility. Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access

Practical information

Language. Arabic, English

Refreshments. Full catering

Cancellation policy. Full refund 30+ days before