The flagship awards programme will convene the fintech ecosystem to recognise excellence, celebrate transformative innovation, and strengthen the MENA region’s position within the global financial technology landscape. Nominations open.

MFTA Announces the Fifth Edition of the MFTA Awards 2026 in Strategic Collaboration with ADGM During Abu Dhabi Finance Week

 

Abu Dhabi, UAE | Oct 27- The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) announces the fifth edition of the MFTA Awards 2026, taking place in strategic collaboration with Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) during Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW). Building on the legacy of previous editions, the awards continue to serve as a platform for recognising outstanding achievements, advancing industry excellence, and strengthening the connections shaping the future of financial technology across the Middle East and North Africa and beyond.

As the fintech industry undergoes rapid transformation, the MFTA Awards 2026 will spotlight the companies, innovators, and ecosystem leaders driving meaningful progress across financial services. The awards reflect the growing strategic importance of fintech in enabling economic growth, accelerating digital transformation, fostering cross-border collaboration, and advancing the evolution of financial markets.

The fifth edition represents a continued commitment by the MENA Fintech Association to convening the region’s fintech community, elevating industry-leading initiatives, and strengthening the MFTA network across key markets. Through its collaboration with ADGM and alignment with Abu Dhabi Finance Week, the awards will bring greater visibility to the region’s fintech capabilities while reinforcing connections between regional innovators, international institutions, investors, regulators, and strategic industry stakeholders.

A Strategic Platform for Recognition and Ecosystem Development

The MFTA Awards have become a key initiative within the Association’s broader mission to connect stakeholders, foster collaboration, and advance the regional fintech ecosystem. The 2026 edition will recognise organisations demonstrating excellence, innovation, measurable impact, and strategic execution in shaping the future of financial services.

Beyond recognition, the awards aim to strengthen the MFTA network, foster strategic partnerships between established financial institutions and emerging innovators, and enhance the visibility of regional fintech leaders within the global financial technology landscape.