DUBAI, May 14, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The 2nd edition of Dubai FinTech Summit (DFS) organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and President of DIFC, concluded with resounding success. The 3rd edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit will be held on 7-8 May 2025, also under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum.Highlights:
- The 3rd edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit to be held on 7-8 May 2025, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum.
- The 2nd edition of Dubai FinTech Summit attracted over 8,000 visitors from 118 countries around the world.
- Over 50 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) were signed during the Summit with global financial leaders.
- More than 20 top investment management firms with investments in 12,000 companies participated in the Summit.
- Nik Storonsky, Founder and CEO of Revolut inked expansion plans in the MEASA region, marking a significant step towards fostering financial inclusion through cutting-edge technology.
- State Street Global Advisors’ President and Chief Executive Officer, Yie-Hsin Hung confirmed the reopening of its Dubai offices.
- Dyna.Ai, the Singapore headquartered firm launched operations across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, North America and Latin America, with offices planned in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Nigeria.
From government officials and policy makers to start-up founders, the two-day Summit, held at Madinat Jumeirah, brought together an unprecedented gathering of more than 8,000 decision-makers from 118 countries around the world. These included over 300 thought leaders participating in 125 discussions across five stages and over 200 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge technologies. Over 20 government dignitaries were also in attendance, including the Mayor of Seoul, Central Bank Governors, and Deputy Governors.
His Excellency, Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, commented: “The Dubai FinTech Summit is not just a gathering, it is a platform for transformative discussions and collective action. The Dubai FinTech Summit stands as a beacon of impact, progress, and collaboration, creating unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation. Dubai is at the forefront of shaping the future of finance and will continue to strengthen its position as a leading global hub for FinTech firms.”
Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer at DIFC Authority, opened day two of the Summit, followed by two fireside chats with His Excellency Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General, Department of Economy and Tourism, and Yie-Hsin Hung, President and Chief Executive Officer at State Street Global Advisors.
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