Emirates NBD to drive innovation as Premium Banking Partner at Dubai FinTech Summit 2025
Emirates NBD to unveil a new report looking at industry trends and emerging technologies across the FinTech landscape, offering industry-leading insights into leading innovations in the sector
Ongoing partnership underscores Emirates NBD's position as a key player and innovator in the regional FinTech ecosystem
Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, today announced its participation in Dubai FinTech Summit 2025 as the Premium Banking Partner. This ongoing partnership underscores Emirates NBD's position as a key player and innovator in the regional FinTech ecosystem, reflecting its unwavering commitment to advancing innovation and shaping the future of finance.
Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, and President of Dubai International Financial Centre, the Dubai FinTech Summit 2025 will take place on 12-13 May at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. Organised by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the summit will feature global leaders, innovators and policymakers who will share insights and transformative ideas, heralding a new era in the FinTech industry.
During the summit, Emirates NBD will unveil a new FinTech landscape report showcasing how Emirates NBD is using AI and innovation to help shape the UAE's FinTech landscape, focusing on industry trends and emerging technologies. The report will offer valuable insights into Emirates NBD's experiences and successes with FinTechs and strategic partners to accelerate and de-risk innovation for positive business outcomes.
As Premium Banking Partner of the event, Emirates NBD will have an extensive stand with a packed agenda of events taking place, including; live podcasts and panel sessions with industry and Emirates NBD internal expert guests, Channel 4 Radio hosts broadcasting live on stand, the FinTech World Cup finale taking place on day two of the event and featuring a member of the third cohort of the National Digital Talent Incubator (NDTI)® program and finally, the main stage panels and fireside chats with Emirates NBD senior leaders. The bank will also sign significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading FinTech companies at the event, further solidifying its commitment to collaboration and innovation.
Marwan Hadi, Group Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management at Emirates NBD, said: Emirates NBD is committed to fostering innovation by nurturing a dynamic FinTech ecosystem and shaping the future of finance through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge solutions. Our participation in Dubai FinTech Summit 2025 as the Premium Banking Partner highlights our commitment to spearheading FinTech innovation through collaboration with the stakeholders, including accelerators and startups, while consistently delivering exceptional value to our customers. 2024 partnerships
Building on the success of its participation in the summit in 2024, Emirates NBD continues to leverage strategic partnerships to enhance its offerings and contribute to the growth of the FinTech industry. Last year, the bank signed several MoUs, including: Chainalysis joins Emirates NBD's Digital Asset Lab: Chainalysis, a leading blockchain data platform, joined Emirates NBD's Digital Asset Lab to enhance security, compliance, and innovation in the digital asset space. The Digital Asset Lab, announced during the 2023 Dubai FinTech Summit, serves as a hub for accelerating cutting-edge solutions and innovations.
Chainalysis, a leading blockchain data platform, joined Emirates NBD's Digital Asset Lab to enhance security, compliance, and innovation in the digital asset space. The Digital Asset Lab, announced during the 2023 Dubai FinTech Summit, serves as a hub for accelerating cutting-edge solutions and innovations. Collaboration with NIUM for cross border payments: This collaboration with NIUM, a global payments platform, has enabled Emirates NBD to offer seamless, instantaneous cross-border transfers between the UAE and the world.
This collaboration with NIUM, a global payments platform, has enabled Emirates NBD to offer seamless, instantaneous cross-border transfers between the UAE and the world. Partnership with NewBridge: Emirates NBD Capital partnered with NewBridge, focusing on effectively addressing multiple friction points endemic to the current loan market structure. This partnership aligns with Emirates NBD's collaborative approach to innovation.
At the upcoming 2025 event, Emirates NBD will be announcing further strategic partnerships and sign MoUs with leading FinTech innovators.
Held under the theme 'FinTech for All', the third edition of Dubai FinTech Summit is expected to draw over 8,000 attendees and 300 speakers from more than 100 countries, and over 1,000 investors alongside top decision makers, thought leaders and experts.
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