Abu Dhabi — The 4th edition of the MENA Fintech Awards took place today at the ADQ Arena during Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), recognising the leading innovators and trailblazers shaping the fintech landscape across the region. Held by the MENA Fintech Association in collaboration with ADFW by Abu Dhabi Global Markets, the awards highlighted companies delivering transformative solutions across AI, blockchain, mobile payments, digital lending, embedded finance, and more.
The MENA Fintech Awards by the MENA Fintech Association are the region’s flagship recognition platform celebrating excellence, innovation, and impact in financial technology. Held annually during Abu Dhabi Finance Week, the awards honor organisations and leaders delivering transformative solutions across payments, banking, AI, blockchain, compliance, and digital finance, spotlighting those shaping the future of the MENA fintech ecosystem.
With PK Gulati chairing the MFTA Awards, the jury conducted a comprehensive evaluation of submissions from across the region, assessing impact, innovation, scalability, and industry contribution.
Nameer Khan, Chairman of the MENA Fintech Association & Founder of Fils, said, “The MENA Fintech Awards recognise the companies and innovators who are not only advancing financial technology within our region but also positioning MENA as a leading hub on the global fintech stage. These winners exemplify excellence, innovation, and vision, driving transformative solutions that enhance financial inclusion, foster sustainable growth, and elevate the region’s impact in the global financial ecosystem.”
MFTA Awards 2025 Winners
Best AI in Fintech
Winner: Smart Bricks
Best Banking Partner
Winner: Ruya Bank
Best Blockchain-Based Solution
Winner: Crypto.com
Best Corporate Solutions
Winner: Aquanow
Best Cybersecurity / Fraud Prevention Solution
Winner: Black Cell Middle East
Best Digital Lending Platform
Winner: Tamara
Best Embedded Finance Solution
Winner: Paymentology
Best Financial Education Initiative
Winner: Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE)
Best Fintech Marketing
Winner: Paysky
Best Fintech Onboarding
Winner: Azakaw
Best Innovative Payment Technology
Winner: Geidea
Best KYC Solution
Winner: Sumsub
Best Mobile Payments Solution
Winner: Yalla Super App
Best Open Finance / API Ecosystem Solution
Winner: Ozone API
Best Payments Solution
Winner: Tap Payments
Best RegTech Solution
Winner: Uqudo
Fintech of the Year
Winner: Checkout.com
Jury Panel 2025
This year’s jury consisted of:
– Prashant K. (PK) Gulati | Chairman Emeritus | TiE Dubai
– Sherine Kabesh | Co-Founder | Flash
– Ajay Chaudhary | Senior Information Technology Advisor | Jeel
– Ronit Ghose | Head of Future of Finance | Citi
– Hasan Sami Bayansar | Deputy CEO | insha Ventures