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Finextra
28-05-2025
- Business
- Finextra
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. 0 External This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author.
Tahawul Tech
28-05-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
MENA Fintech Association launches Türkiye Chapter in collaboration with Insha Ventures
Istanbul — The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) is proud to announce the official launch of its Türkiye Chapter, marking a significant milestone in its mission to unite fintech ecosystems across the MENA region and beyond. The Türkiye Chapter is being launched in strategic collaboration with Insha Ventures, the innovation powerhouse backed by Albaraka Türk and one of Türkiye's most prominent fintech venture studios. The new chapter will be co-led by Hasan Sami Bayansar, CEO of Insha Ventures, with a second Co-Chair to be announced soon to ensure gender-inclusive leadership and broader ecosystem representation. 'Türkiye is a key fintech hub bridging East and West. With this new chapter, we aim to fuel deeper collaboration across ecosystems and spotlight Türkiye's innovation to the world,' said Nameer Khan, Chairman, MENA Fintech Association. This launch lays the groundwork for enhanced cross-border collaboration in fintech, fosters meaningful knowledge exchange and policy dialogue, accelerates innovation in Islamic and ethical finance, and provides local startups with greater visibility and access to regional and global markets.
Khaleej Times
29-04-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Iraq's International Smart Card, MENA Fintech Association partner to drive digital finance growth
The International Smart Card (ISC), Iraq's fintech major, joins the MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), a not-for-profit organisation registered with the Abu Dhabi International Financial Centre (ADGM), to support digital finance growth. The new alliance is set to spread financial literacy across the MENA region. The International Smart Card (ISC), also known as Qi Card, was founded in 2007 through a private-public sector partnership represented by the Iraqi Electronic Payment Systems and the state-owned banks in Iraq. The ISC has over 17 years of expertise in the financial technology sector and is the largest issuer and acquirer in Iraq. The ISC and MFTA will co-host a curated series of high-impact events across key regional financial hubs. These events will bring together fintech visionaries, regulatory leaders, and technology pioneers to engage in dialogue and shape the regional fintech agenda. The initiatives will provide a platform to address regulatory evolution, foster collaboration, and highlight the next wave of digital finance. The joint initiatives will be developed in close coordination with the region's central banks, authorities, and fintech ecosystem stakeholders. Iraqi fintech giant's support to fintech community groups in the MENA region will deepen collaboration across borders. It will reinforce this spirit to drive sustainable innovation and inclusive growth within the financial sector. The joint events will be unveiled in the coming weeks, promising exciting opportunities for both fintech pioneers and the wider digital economy.
Mid East Info
28-04-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
'International Smart Card' and 'MENA Fintech Association' Forge Strategic Partnership to Shape the Future of Digital Finance in the Region
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), a not-for-profit organisation based in Dubai and registered with the Abu Dhabi International Financial Centre (ADGM), today announced partnership with the International Smart Card (ISC), aka Qi, Iraq's foremost provider of digital payments, fintech solutions, and digital identity services, as its newest corporate member. The alliance is set to catalyse innovation, accelerate digital payment adoption, and drive inclusive financial transformation across the MENA region. Through this partnership, MFTA and ISC will co-host a curated series of high-impact events across key regional hubs. These events will bring together fintech visionaries, regulatory leaders, and technology pioneers to engage in dialogue and shape the regional fintech agenda. The initiatives will provide a platform to address regulatory evolution, foster collaboration, and highlight the next wave of digital finance. International Smart Card's entry into the fintech community of the MENA region marks a pivotal moment in deepening collaboration in fintech ecosystem, across borders and reinforcing the spirit to drive sustainable innovation and inclusive growth within the financial sector. ISC-MFTA joint initiatives will be developed in close coordination with region's central banks, authorities, and fintech ecosystem stakeholders. Country-wise key initiatives are set to be unveiled in the coming weeks, promising exciting opportunities for both fintech pioneers and the wider digital economy. About Internation Smart Card: International Smart Card (ISC), also known as Qi, was founded in 2007 through a partnership between the private sector represented by the Iraqi Electronic Payment Systems and the public sector represented by the state-owned banks in Iraq. ISC has 17 years of experience in the financial technology sector and is considered the largest issuer and acquirer in Iraq. The ISC has introduced the Qi Card, the first biometric card in the Middle East, which is addressing the significant challenges faced by government employees, pensioners, and beneficiaries of the social security network. About MENA Fintech Association: The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) is a not-for-profit collaborative platform dedicated to fostering innovation, growth, and regulatory advancements in the financial technology sector across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Zawya
28-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
International Smart Card and MENA Fintech Association forge strategic partnership to shape the future of digital finance in the region
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), a not-for-profit organisation based in Dubai and registered with the Abu Dhabi International Financial Centre (ADGM), today announced partnership with the International Smart Card (ISC), aka Qi, Iraq's foremost provider of digital payments, fintech solutions, and digital identity services, as its newest corporate member. The alliance is set to catalyse innovation, accelerate digital payment adoption, and drive inclusive financial transformation across the MENA region. Through this partnership, MFTA and ISC will co-host a curated series of high-impact events across key regional hubs. These events will bring together fintech visionaries, regulatory leaders, and technology pioneers to engage in dialogue and shape the regional fintech agenda. The initiatives will provide a platform to address regulatory evolution, foster collaboration, and highlight the next wave of digital finance. International Smart Card's entry into the fintech community of the MENA region marks a pivotal moment in deepening collaboration in fintech ecosystem, across borders and reinforcing the spirit to drive sustainable innovation and inclusive growth within the financial sector. ISC-MFTA joint initiatives will be developed in close coordination with region's central banks, authorities, and fintech ecosystem stakeholders. Country-wise key initiatives are set to be unveiled in the coming weeks, promising exciting opportunities for both fintech pioneers and the wider digital economy. About Internation Smart Card: International Smart Card (ISC), also known as Qi, was founded in 2007 through a partnership between the private sector represented by the Iraqi Electronic Payment Systems and the public sector represented by the state-owned banks in Iraq. ISC has 17 years of experience in the financial technology sector and is considered the largest issuer and acquirer in Iraq. The ISC has introduced the Qi Card, the first biometric card in the Middle East, which is addressing the significant challenges faced by government employees, pensioners, and beneficiaries of the social security network. For more information, please visit: About MENA Fintech Association: The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) is a not-for-profit collaborative platform dedicated to fostering innovation, growth, and regulatory advancements in the financial technology sector across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. For more information, please visit:
