Mena Fintech Association opens Türkiye Chapter
Mena Fintech Association opens Türkiye Chapter
The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) is proud to announce the official launch of its Türkiye Chapter, marking a major step forward in its mission to unite fintech ecosystems across the MENA region and beyond.
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