The fintech scene in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is entering its most exciting quarter yet. From Dubai to Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, Q4 2025 is stacked with fintech events, conferences, and summits that bring together founders, banks, investors, and regulators shaping the future of finance in the region.
If you’re a fintech leader, founder, or marketer, this is your chance to stay ahead of the curve. Below is a guide to the top Q4 2025 fintech events in MENA and why they matter for anyone building in this fast-moving space.
1. Forex Expo Dubai 2025
📅 October 6–7, 2025
📍 Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE
The Forex Expo Dubai 2025 kicks off the quarter with one of the largest gatherings of traders, brokers, liquidity providers, and fintech solution providers.
Why attend?
Meet global and regional forex brokers, fintech platforms, and technology providers.
Explore innovations in trading platforms, digital assets, and payment systems.
Build partnerships across the retail and institutional trading ecosystem.
For fintech brands in payments, trading tech, or brokerage services, Forex Expo Dubai is the place to showcase products and tap into the region’s expanding investor base.
2. Fintech Surge 2025 (part of Expand North Star)
📅 October 12–15, 2025
📍 Dubai Harbour, UAE
Fintech Surge has grown into one of the UAE’s most important fintech exhibitions, running alongside Expand North Star, the world’s largest startup show.
What to expect in 2025:
Dedicated tracks on payments, blockchain, digital banking, and insurtech.
Networking with investors, accelerators, and government representatives.
Opportunities to showcase fintech products to a global audience.
If you’re a fintech founder looking to connect with the wider tech ecosystem, this event puts you in front of the region’s most active startup and investment community.
3. GITEX Global 2025
📅 October 13–17, 2025
📍 Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE
GITEX Global is the Middle East’s biggest technology event, and fintech has become a core focus within its programming.
Why it matters for fintech:
Cross-industry exposure to AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital assets.
A platform to position fintech alongside global tech giants.
Panels and showcases exploring the convergence of tech and finance.
For fintech companies in growth mode, GITEX Global offers more than visibility. It’s a chance to position your brand as part of the broader digital transformation narrative in MENA.
4. Finnovex Middle East 2025
📅 November 11–12, 2025
📍 Dubai, UAE
The Finnovex Middle East series focuses on financial services transformation, bringing together banks, regulators, and fintech innovators.
Key themes in 2025 include:
Digital banking innovation and customer experience.
The role of AI and big data in financial services.
Financial inclusion and regulatory frameworks in the GCC.
For fintech professionals working with traditional banks or aiming to integrate with financial institutions, Finnovex is one of the most strategic summits on the calendar.
5. Abu Dhabi Fintech Week (ADFW) 2025
📅 December 8–11, 2025
📍 Al Maryah Island, ADGM Square, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Closing the year is Abu Dhabi Fintech Week (ADFW), hosted by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). It’s one of the region’s most prestigious fintech conferences, attracting international attention.
Why ADFW stands out:
Brings together global financial leaders managing trillions in assets.
Deep dives into digital assets, AI in finance, and sustainability in fintech.
Exclusive networking with regulators, sovereign wealth funds, and leading fintech founders.
If you want to understand how the UAE is positioning itself as a global fintech hub, ADFW is a must-attend.
Why Q4 2025 Matters for Fintech in MENA
The last quarter of 2025 isn’t just busy, it’s pivotal. With events stacked across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, MENA fintech is showing its maturity on the global stage.
Investors will be scouting high-growth fintechs.
Founders will be looking to validate products and raise capital.
Marketers will be showcasing how fintech brands can differentiate in a crowded landscape.
And with AI, blockchain, and digital payments dominating the conversation, Q4 2025 is where the future of fintech in the region will be shaped.
Whether you’re attending Forex Expo Dubai, Finnovex Middle East, Fintech Surge, GITEX Global, or Abu Dhabi Fintech Week, Q4 2025 offers unmatched opportunities to connect, learn, and grow.
At UX Boğa, we’ll be tracking insights from these fintech events to help brands translate trends into marketing strategy, UX design, and branding that converts.
Oct 1, 2025
