FinTech startups attracted about USD 265 million in funding in 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nMiguel Rio-Tinto, Group Chief Digital and Information Officer at Emirates NBD, stated that the bank is leveraging partnerships, in-house innovation, and venture investments to advance the regional FinTech sector. He noted the shift from pre-AI to post-AI operations, which led to improvements in efficiency, control, and scalability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stephen Anderson, Strategy Leader at PwC Middle East, said the region is being transformed by innovation and technology, with the UAE at the forefront of this shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The report also revealed that artificial intelligence is reshaping financial services, from personalization to compliance and risk modeling. It encourages collaboration between banks and startups through open APIs, regulatory sandboxes, and joint innovation initiatives to sustain growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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