Palestinian International Economic Advisor Dr. Said Sabri Appointed Platinum Member of the MENA FinTech Association (MFTA) in Dubai

SadaNews - The MENA FinTech Association (MFTA), the fourth largest international organization specializing in the financial technology sector, headquartered in Dubai, UAE, has announced the appointment of Palestinian international economic advisor Dr. Said Sabri as a Platinum Member of the association, the highest level of membership granted by the organization, in recognition of his extensive experience and distinguished contributions to the economic and financial field at both regional and international levels.

About Platinum Membership

Platinum membership is the highest level of membership in the MENA FinTech Association and is granted to an elite group of leaders and experts who actively contribute to shaping the future of digital financial services in the region. Platinum members play a pivotal role in developing policies and strategic directions for the organization.

About the MENA FinTech Association (MFTA)

The MENA FinTech Association is a leading collaborative platform established in 2018, aimed at fostering innovation, growth, and organizational development in the financial technology sector across the Middle East and North Africa. The association boasts a network of over 30,000 members, including innovators, investors, regulatory bodies, and major financial institutions, making it one of the largest and most significant professional gatherings in this sector both regionally and globally.

The association operates through specialized working groups, including: digital payments (SHIFT), digital assets and Web 3 technologies, lending and credit (DAWG), embedded finance, non-digital banking technologies, innovation and investment ecosystems, and sustainable fintech. It also has regional branches in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, and North Africa.

Among the association's prominent partners and founding members are: Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Mastercard, Mishcon de Reya, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Central Bank, and other leading financial and technology institutions.

Importance of the Appointment

This appointment represents a new achievement that reflects Palestinian competencies capable of occupying the highest positions in major international organizations and confirms the growing role of Palestinian expertise in shaping the future of digital financial services in the Middle East and North Africa.
This recognition comes at a time when financial technology is experiencing rapid growth and fundamental transformations, as countries in the region seek to enhance their position as global centers for financial innovation and digital transformation.

In a statement on this occasion, Dr. Said Sabri said: "I am honored by this appointment as a Platinum Member of the MENA FinTech Association, one of the most influential international organizations in the financial technology sector. I look forward to contributing to building a more inclusive and innovative digital financial ecosystem, and representing Palestine in this important international forum."

He added: "The MENA region possesses tremendous potential in the field of financial technology, and I look forward to working with elite members to accelerate digital transformation and enhance financial inclusion in the region."