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Which countries are hotbeds for Fintech Startups in the Arab world?

October 20, 2022

Which countries are hotbeds for Fintech Startups in the Arab world?

The UAE is home to the largest cluster of fintechs and is the first destination for prominent global fintechs to establish themselves in the Arab world.

Shaping The Future of Fintech

In this report, we take a look at the attractiveness of each of the 19 MENA countries in terms of fintech and identify the top 5 hot spots for fintech activity in the region today.

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