Islamic finance is deeply rooted in the Middle East, a region which continues to shape the modern Islamic finance industry globally.

Covering the region since 2004 and organizing industry-leading conferences in the Middle East since 2008, IFN will return in 2021 with a new brand in tow: IFN Middle East, a culmination of the various localized and global Islamic finance events under the IFN umbrella, with a specific yet wide-ranging regional focus.

IFN Middle East will gather industry thought leaders and mover shakers from across the region to discuss and identify the sector’s most pressing issues as well as emerging opportunities. From latest innovations, to rising trends and hurdles, IFN Middle East will trace the evolution of the Islamic finance sector in the region through the lens of market practitioners and experts.

Register here: IFN Middle East

In its 22^nd year, the Middle East Investment Summit continues to be the conference of choice for regional and global sovereign wealth funds, family offices, private and institutional investors, high-level fund managers, economists and tech providers.

It is the ultimate annual platform for industry professionals to network, strategize and learn from the industry’s prominent global leaders.

Each year, the summit surveys the region’s top institutional and private investors on industry-wide concerns, challenges and opportunities, and considers their allocation strategies and investment vehicles of choice for the coming year.

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After successful editions in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, IFINEXPO is coming to the UAE in November 2021.

Themed “Connecting, making finance more efficient,” the expo will feature foreign exchange brokers, fintech companies and technology solutions companies. Exhibitors attending the summit will also include key though-leaders in the PE, VC, M&A and real estate industries.

Key topics covered will include the future of the UAE’s financial market, the use of AI in trading, regulations, and more.

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The Middle East Enterprise AI & Analytics Summit (#MEEAI) will take place on November 22 and 23, 2021 under the theme “Digital New Normal: Paving the way for Enterprise AI & Analytics.”

The hybrid event is set to bring together tech thought-leaders and like-minded officials across the MENA region to unveil key AI and analytics trends and to discuss the promising future of these emerging technologies across various departments and sectors, including the banking and financial services industry (BFSI), retail and e-commerce, government and healthcare.

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ADGM is pleased to announce the return of the annual Fintech Abu Dhabi festival, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.

Returning for its 5th edition, this year’s Fintech Abu Dhabi will be held over 22 - 24 November 2021 in an exciting new hybrid format. Offering a combination of virtual and onsite sessions, attendees from across the globe will benefit from content broadcast digitally whilst curated in-person events will inspire and herald a return to in-person conversations and business-building opportunities.

In addition to the renowned Fintech100 programme, Innovation Challenge, Government Fintech Forum and Fintech Awards, Fintech Abu Dhabi 2021 offers a number of inspirational new features including:

• Fintech for Good, dedicated forum taking a closer look at the intersection of sustainability, fintech and innovation
• CxO21, a deep dive into the worlds of corporate innovation and digital banking
• Token, focusing on the fast-evolving world of digital assets and currencies
• Risk4.0, bringing together experts in financial security
• Fintech Souk, a close look at cutting-edge developments in retail and payments
• Majlis Forum, a new, invitation-only platform for senior public and private sector leaders from across the globe to connect and collaborate

plus:

• Global Investors & Founders Forum (22 November 2021), A private, invite-only day dedicated to networking and fintech investment deal making

Register here: https://www.adgm.com/initiatives/fintech-abu-dhabi

As the world finally sees light at the end of the tunnel, how will digital banking evolve after the pandemic and what are the strategies and innovations that will enable banks to emerge stronger? Join industry leaders face-to-face at DigiBank MENAT Live for two days of ideas and insights as they seek to redefine - and reimagine - the future of banking in the post-COVID era.

Connect, meet, collaborate - welcome to DigiBank!

Register here: https://www.digibanksummit.com/menat/live

FiNext Conference & Expo was started because the traditional finance industry needed a space where the smartest, inventive and ambitious people could come together, interact and build meaningful alliances.

MENA & APAC's one of the biggest Banking, Finance & FinTech conference and expo. Take a step forward. Join us at the next edition of FiNext Conference in Dubai and learn and network with the experts.

Register here: https://finextcon.com/dubai