Emirates NBD joins Dubai FinTech Summit as the Premium Banking Partner
February 21 2024 - 11:10PM
JCN Newswire
Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East,
North Africa and Turkiye) region, joins the Dubai FinTech Summit,
organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), as a
Premium Banking Partner, underscoring its dedication to drive
innovation and excellence in the financial sector. The official
partnership agreement was signed in the presence of Arif Amiri,
Chief Executive Officer at DIFC Authority and Abdulla Qassem, Group
Chief Operating Officer at Emirates NBD during the DFS dialogues
that took place on 23 January 2024, where industry leaders came
together to drive discussions and set the agenda for the upcoming
second edition of Dubai FinTech Summit, to be held on 6 and 7 May
2024 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.
Emirates NBD's commitment to fostering innovation is far reaching
and includes industry partnerships with start-ups and accelerators.
As well as this, the bank takes the next step to actively invite
global fintech players to join forces in the collaborative
development of cutting-edge products and services for its diverse
customer base.
The bank's enduring collaboration with DIFC Innovation Hub since
2017 exemplifies its dedication to nurturing the growth of
promising FinTech start-ups, particularly those navigating the
dynamic landscape of the metaverse. This partnership has played a
pivotal role in translating innovative concepts into tangible
prototypes, leading to the successful integration of numerous
solutions that enhance customer experiences in the evolving digital
era.
Mohammad Alblooshi, Chief Executive Officer at DIFC innovation Hub,
said: "We are delighted to welcome Emirates NBD as a Premium
Banking Partner for Dubai FinTech Summit 2024. Emirates NBD's
unwavering commitment to FinTech innovation aligns perfectly with
the summit's goal to bring together leading innovators shaping the
future of financial technology. Our collaboration is pivotal in
nurturing a thriving FinTech ecosystem that attracts and supports
the growth of innovative companies. We look forward to delivering
an exceptional event that will inspire and empower the FinTech
community."
Marwan Hadi, Group Head of Retail Banking & Wealth Management
at Emirates NBD, said: "We are pleased to announce Emirates NBD as
the Premium Banking Partner for the Dubai FinTech Summit. This
collaboration signifies our commitment to fostering innovation and
excellence in the financial sector, together with our long-time
strategic partner, DIFC. We look forward to contributing to an
event that not only showcases the latest innovations in FinTech,
but also paves the way for future advancements, instrumental in
driving forward the financial technology landscape, both regionally
and globally."
In line with the D33 Agenda to position Dubai as the top four
global financial hub by 2033, the second edition of the Dubai
FinTech Summit is designed to encourage cross-border collaboration
and innovation, pivotal to transforming the global FinTech sector.
It presents a unique opportunity to explore emerging FinTech trends
and their potential to drive financial progress in the MEASA
region.
Dubai Fintech Summit 2024 will see an unprecedented gathering of
more than 8,000 decision-makers, more than 300 thought leaders and
more than 200 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge technologies.
About Dubai FinTech Summit
Dubai FinTech Summit is an annual mega event organised by the Dubai
International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial
centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.
The 2nd edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit will bring together
over 8,000+ global industry leaders, 1,500+ investors and policy
makers, signalling increased appetite for growth opportunities in
the region.
Dubai FinTech Summit signals new wave of financial innovation,
opportunity, transformation, and growth for the international
financial services sector. As a rising FinTech hub, Dubai is also
spearheading the evolution of the financial services industry, with
investments in FinTech projected to grow by 17.2% CAGR to USD949
billion from 2022 to 2030. The summit aligns with the Dubai
Economic Agenda D33's strategic goal of propelling Dubai into the
ranks of the top four global financial hubs by 2033.
The expanded programme of Dubai FinTech Summit is set to exceed
expectations by delving into key tracks, including the future of
FinTech, embedded and Open Finance, climate finance, Web3 and
digital assets. The summit stands as a thought leadership-driven
platform, addressing industry challenges head-on and championing
innovation.
To register for the event, visit www.dubaifintechsummit.com.
Visitors can purchase tickets for the Dubai FinTech Summit 2024,
with early bird prices ending soon.
For further enquiries, please contact:
Shadi Dawi
Director of PR & Strategic Partnerships
Trescon Global
Mob: +971 55 498 4989
shadi@tresconglobal.com
Source: trescon
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