MENA Fintech Association Launches Iraq Chapter
The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) has launched its Iraq Chapter, according to a report from Arqam .
It says it has appointed Iraqi-Canadian entrepreneur Bahaa Abdul Hadi, co-founder of International Smart Card (ISC) and architect of Iraq's Qi Card biometric payment solution, as the Chairperson.
" The future of Iraq is digital, and fintech is at the heart of this transformation, " said Abdul Hadi. " Through the MFTA Iraq Chapter, we are creating an ecosystem that fosters innovation, collaboration, and financial empowerment. "
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(Source: Arqam)
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