MFTA × MONEY20/20 Middle East Webinar: The Saudi Fintech Opportunity | Where Is the Market Heading?
As Saudi Arabia continues to accelerate its transformation into one of the region’s most dynamic fintech markets, where are the biggest opportunities emerging - and which sectors are set to shape the next phase of growth?
Join the MENA FinTech Association (MFTA) and the MONEY20/20 Middle East team for an interactive, workshop-style webinar exploring the Saudi fintech landscape ahead of MONEY20/20 Middle East Event 2026.
The session brings together fintech leaders and an investment perspective to explore where market demand, innovation and capital are moving across key fintech categories, including:
• Payments & digital commerce • Lending & alternative finance • Embedded finance • Wealthtech • Regtech • Insurtech • Emerging fintech opportunities
Rather than focusing solely on where the market stands today, the discussion will explore what comes next - which sectors are gaining momentum, where investment opportunities are emerging, and what founders and businesses should be watching as Saudi Arabia’s fintech ecosystem continues to evolve.
What to Expect
Market Snapshot A high-level look at where Saudi Arabia’s fintech ecosystem stands today and the forces shaping its next phase of growth.
Sector Deep Dive An interactive discussion on opportunities across payments, lending, embedded finance, wealthtech, regtech, insurance and other emerging fintech categories.
Market & Investment Insights Perspectives from industry and investment leaders on where demand is increasing, where capital is moving, and which opportunities could shape the future of Saudi fintech.
Audience Q&A An open floor for attendees to engage directly with the speakers and explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the market.
Speakers:
Nameer Khan - Chairman, MENA FinTech Association & Founder, Fils (Moderator)
Haifa Al Obaid - Senior Expert, SIDF & Co-Chair, MFTA Saudi
Ahmed Gaber - CEO, CoorB
William Bao Bean - Managing General Partner, Orbit Ventures
Event Details
Date: 9 September 2026
Time: 1:00 PM GST / 12:00 PM AST
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
Format: Interactive workshop-style webinar
Hosted by: MENA FinTech Association × MONEY20/20ME
Join us for a forward-looking conversation on where Saudi fintech is heading, where investment is moving, and where the next generation of opportunities may lie.