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9 eventsin United Arab Emirates
Nov2–32026
2–3 Nov 2026Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai FinTech Summit 2026

DIFC’s flagship summit brings financial institutions, regulators, technology providers and fintech founders together during Dubai Future Finance Week. For payments professionals, the agenda includes cross-border payment infrastructure, embedded finance, mobile financial services and the role of AI in transactions. The programme connects those discussions to digital banking, regulation and digital assets, with an exhibition and structured networking designed to help delegates meet partners across the regional and international ecosystem.

Nov18–192026
18–19 Nov 2026Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Financial Rails Summit MENA 2026

Financial Rails Summit MENA focuses on the systems that move money across the Gulf, bringing together banks, payment institutions, infrastructure operators and corporate treasury leaders. Its agenda covers cross-border corridors, instant and national payment systems, ISO 20022, liquidity, open finance and digital settlement. The organiser positions the event around practical industry conversations and pre-scheduled meetings, making it relevant to specialists building, operating or partnering with the region’s payment rails.

Dec7–102026
7–10 Dec 2026Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026

Abu Dhabi Finance Week convenes financial institutions, investors, policymakers and technology businesses for a broad programme of financial-sector forums and networking. Payments specialists can focus on Fintech Abu Dhabi on 9 December, alongside discussions connecting innovation, regulation and the institutions financing economic growth. The wider four-day gathering provides opportunities to meet regional and international partners and understand how emerging financial technology fits into the Gulf's financial ecosystem.

Jan26–272027
26–27 Jan 2027Dubai, United Arab Emirates

BAFT MENA Forum 2027

BAFT's MENA Forum brings transaction-banking leaders and other financial-services stakeholders together to discuss the region's changing role in global trade, payments and investment. The programme combines regional perspectives with practical discussion of technology, regulation, client expectations and evolving business models. Bilateral meetings and shared networking space make it relevant to payments specialists seeking banking relationships and a clearer view of the connections supporting international money movement.

Feb22027
2 Feb 2027Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Payments Leaders' Summit Middle East 2027

Payments Leaders' Summit Middle East is an invitation-only gathering for senior payments and finance decision-makers from banks, retailers, airlines, fintechs and other businesses across the region. Its curated format centres on peer discussion, practical challenges and meetings with relevant solution providers. For payments specialists responsible for strategy, operations or partner selection, it offers a concentrated opportunity to compare approaches and build relationships. Attendance is subject to the organizer's review.

Mar22–242027
22–24 Mar 2027Dubai, United Arab Emirates

E-Invoicing Exchange Summit Middle East & Africa 2027

E-Invoicing Exchange Summit connects finance, tax, compliance and technology practitioners working on electronic invoicing and digital reporting across the Middle East and Africa. A workshop day precedes the main conference, which examines interoperability, implementation, regulatory requirements and automation across business workflows. Its relevance to payments specialists lies in the connection between invoice data, procurement and payment processes, with opportunities to compare approaches with enterprises and service providers.

Mar252027
25 Mar 2027Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Agentic Commerce & Payments Summit 2027

Agentic Commerce and Payments Summit brings banking, retail, technology and payment leaders together to examine commerce initiated or managed by AI agents. The programme connects autonomous payment experiences with consent, liability, settlement and the infrastructure needed to support trusted transactions. It offers payments specialists a focused setting to explore the practical consequences of agentic commerce, compare perspectives with regional businesses and discuss how emerging services can fit into the UAE's payments ecosystem.

Sept15–162027
15–16 Sept 2027Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Middle East Banking Innovation Summit 2027

Middle East Banking Innovation Summit brings senior bankers and technology providers together to discuss the systems, operating models and partnerships shaping financial services. Its payment themes cover real-time money, tokenised value and intelligent customer experiences, alongside open finance, AI, data, identity and fraud controls. For payments specialists, the broader banking programme offers a way to connect infrastructure choices with institutional strategy and meet the regional leaders responsible for digital transformation.

Oct72027
7 Oct 2027Dubai, United Arab Emirates

FinNext Summit and Awards Dubai 2027

FinNext Dubai brings fintech founders, investors, bankers and financial-services leaders together for a one-day programme of keynotes, business meetings and industry recognition. Its regional focus connects established financial institutions with companies developing new digital services across the Middle East and Africa. Payments specialists can use the gathering to explore potential banking and technology partnerships, compare approaches to financial innovation and meet businesses seeking opportunities in the Gulf market.