Global paytech company Mastercard has formally announced that it would serve as the event’s Platinum Sponsor in Qatar.
The Arab Fintech Forum will provide a wide range of talks, workshops, and networking opportunities, enhancing its standing as a must-attend occasion for anyone working in the fintech industry. By supporting the Arab Fintech Forum, Mastercard is demonstrating its commitment to fostering innovation within the vibrant fintech industry.
“Mastercard is proud to support the Arab Fintech Forum as a Platinum Sponsor,” said Erdem akar, country manager for Qatar and Kuwait at the financial services company. And than these kinds of gatherings are essential for advancing communication, strengthening bonds, and stimulating innovation across our sector. As industry leaders work together to create the future of fintech, we anticipate two days of thought-provoking discussions.
Additionally announced as Gold Sponsors of the Arab Fintech Forum are HyperPay, the top payment gateway in the region, and eMcREY, a business at the vanguard of the digital financial transformation.
Their attendance confirms the forum’s function as an important meeting place for business executives. R3, a multinational corporate software company that specializes in blockchain technology, is the event’s Silver Sponsor this year.
Qatar’s approach to fintech
The execution of the Fintech Strategy by the Qatar Central Bank will serve as the backdrop for the second iteration of the forum. Moreover with a heavy emphasis on building a solid digital infrastructure, assisting local start-ups, and cultivating collaborations with international fintech firms, this effort seeks to position Qatar as a leading fintech centre. This national plan is compatible with the Arab Fintech Forum, which is positioned to help achieve its goals and strengthen Qatar’s position as a pioneer in fintech innovation.
The Arab Fintech Forum’s president and founder, Malik Shishtawi, added: “We are delighted to have the backing of such prestigious companies for this year’s forum. Their involvement affirms the forum’s crucial position in the quickly changing fintech sector. We are well-positioned to significantly boost financial inclusion across the MENA region because the event is taking place in Doha.
Finally the Arab Fintech Forum will be held in Doha, Qatar, on October 10 and 11, 2023, and The Fintech Times is one of the official media partners of the event.
