Bahrain, the UAE and Saudi Arabia are becoming not just fintech adopters, but rulemakers—experimenting with regulatory sandboxes, digital currencies and cross-border payment systems. Fintech is increasingly viewed as a nation-building tool, deeply tied to economic diversification, regional integration and talent strategy.

Fintech Forward 2025 reflects that pivot. The two-day programme is designed to move the conversation from “whatʼs next?ˮ to “what works?ˮ It’s a historic shift from radical  transformation to lasting integration.