The 4th edition of the MENA Fintech Awards took place on 10 December at the ADQ Arena during Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025.
Organised by the MENA Fintech Association in collaboration with ADFW by Abu Dhabi Global Markets, the awards recognised companies delivering transformative solutions across AI, blockchain, mobile payments, digital lending, embedded finance, and more.
The MENA Fintech Awards, the region’s flagship recognition platform, celebrate excellence, innovation, and impact in financial technology.
Held annually during Abu Dhabi Finance Week, the awards honour organisations and leaders driving change in payments, banking, AI, blockchain, compliance, and digital finance, highlighting those shaping the future of the MENA fintech ecosystem.
MFTA Awards 2025 Winners
Best AI in Fintech
Winner: Smart Bricks
Best Banking Partner
Winner: Ruya Bank
Best Cybersecurity / Fraud Prevention Solution
Winner: Black Cell Middle East
Best Financial Education Initiative
Winner: Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE)
Best Mobile Payments Solution
Winner: Yalla Super App
Best Open Finance / API Ecosystem Solution
Winner: Ozone API
Fintech of the Year
Winner: Checkout.com
Jury Panel 2025
This year’s jury consisted of:
Prashant K. (PK) Gulati | Chairman Emeritus | TiE Dubai
Sherine Kabesh | Co-Founder | Flash
Ajay Chaudhary | Senior Information Technology Advisor | Jeel
Ronit Ghose | Head of Future of Finance | Citi
Hasan Sami Bayansar | Deputy CEO | insha Ventures
With PK Gulati chairing the MFTA Awards, the jury conducted a comprehensive assessment of submissions from across the region, evaluating impact, innovation, scalability, and contribution to the industry.
Nameer Khan, Chairman of the MENA Fintech Association and Founder of Fils, said:
“The MENA Fintech Awards recognise the companies and innovators who are not only advancing financial technology within our region but also positioning MENA as a leading hub on the global fintech stage. These winners exemplify excellence, innovation, and vision, driving transformative solutions that enhance financial inclusion, foster sustainable growth, and elevate the region’s impact in the global financial ecosystem.”
Featured image credit: MENA Fintech Association
