His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Governor of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and President of the Dubai International Financial Center, confirmed that the Dubai Financial Technology Summit, which will start next May, translate the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God bless him, seeking to consolidate the leadership of Dubai, and confirms the continued commitment of Dubai to provide an attractive environment for talents and investments, and promoting partnerships Strategy.
His Highness added that attracting the summit more than 8,000 participants from more than 100 countries, and more than 1,000 investors and more than 300 speakers, but reflects the pivotal role of Dubai in anticipating the future of the financial sector globally.
Dubai Financial Technology
In detail, the Dubai International Financial Center, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, first deputy governor of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and President of the Dubai International Financial Center, organizes the third edition of the “Dubai Financial Technology Summit” on 12 and 13 May 2025, in the city of Jumeirah in Dubai, under the slogan “Financial Technology for All”, with the participation of a group of sector leaders, innovators and policymakers from all over the world, to explore the latest trends And innovative visions that lead the financial technology sector.
Leadership
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that “the Dubai Financial Technology Summit translates the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God bless him, in establishing Dubai’s position as a leading global financial center.”
His Highness added: «The summit attracts more than 8,000 participants from more than 100 countries, and more than 1,000 investors and more than 300 speakers, and a group of decision makers, thought leaders and specialists, which reflects the pivotal role of Dubai in the foresight of the future of the financial sector globally, and enhances its location is a favorite destination for companies and entrepreneurs from all over the world.
His Highness continued: “We are committed to supporting the financial technology sector, in line with the Dubai Economic Agency (D33), aimed at enhancing the emirate’s position to be among the four most important international financial centers by 2033.”
In a post for His Highness on his account on the X platform, he said: “Next May, the UAE will host the Dubai Financial Technology Summit, with the participation of more than 8,000 leaders and experts from 100 countries, in a global gathering that reflects the position of the Dubai International Financial Center as a pioneering financial center.”
His Highness added: «The summit translates the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, which seeks to consolidate the leadership of Dubai, and confirms the continued commitment of Dubai to provide an attractive environment for talents and investments, and to enhance strategic partnerships that contribute to the consolidation of its position as a leading global destination in financial technology.
Enormous opportunities
In addition, the Governor of the Dubai International Financial Center, Issa Kazem, said: “Through the Dubai Financial Technology Summit, the Dubai Financial Technology Summit continues its efforts in reviewing the tremendous enabling opportunities available that artificial intelligence companies, financial technology and innovation can benefit from them when establishing their work in Dubai.” He added: “While we continue our efforts to enhance an environment that is a favorable environment for innovation and excellence, we are working at the same time, to consolidate the emirate’s position, one of the most prominent global destinations to attract talents and investments in the field of financial technology.”
200 exhibitors
As a global platform for innovation and building partnerships, and paying the efforts of the following wave of developments in the field of financial technology, the conference and exhibition accompanying the summit will participate in more than 200 exhibitors.
And a reflection of its slogan represented in the “Financial Technology for All”, the “Future Sustainability Forum” will be part of the activities of the Dubai Financial Technology Summit, for the first time. The accompanying sessions will highlight access, inclusiveness and empowerment in the financial sector.
The summit will include wings for startups and countries in the exhibition square, to display the latest innovative solutions that contribute to strengthening the sector’s growth. The Summit will also include the “World Financial Technology Cup” for promising startups in this field, which represents a global platform to display their solutions to investors, investment capital, strategic partners, and an opportunity for investors to discover their innovative ideas.
1.5 trillion dollars expected revenues
As the financial technology sector continues to grow, it is expected that its global revenues, by 2030, will reach 1.5 trillion dollars, representing about 7% of the total global financial services market, and this growth is driven by the huge developments in the world in the areas of artificial intelligence, “Blockchain” and digital banking services, which provides new opportunities for financial institutions and technology companies around the world.
The Dubai Financial Technology Summit is at the center of these developments, as it will discuss the future of the financial sector, financial innovation, organizational compliance, as well as highlighting the challenges and opportunities available in this sector, developments in the “Blockchain” technology, artificial intelligence -based services, digital banking services, investment trends, while dealing with global economic transformations, and cross -border regulatory regulations.
Maktoum bin Muhammad:
. The summit translates the vision of Mohammed bin Rashid in establishing Dubai’s position as a leading global financial center.
. Committed to supporting the financial technology sector, in line with the Dubai Economic Agency (D33).
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