GCC Fintech Sector Shows Resilience Amidst Growth in Key Segments
The GCC's fintech sector is demonstrating resilience with growing investor interest in payments, embedded finance, and open banking. Dubai aims to become an AI-native financial hub, signaling continued growth for fintech startups.
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DXB Start·May 13, 2026·1 min read·5 hours ago
The GCC fintech sector is experiencing notable growth despite an earlier downturn in 2026, driven by increasing investor focus on payments, embedded finance, and open banking. Major players like DIFC and Emirates NBD are contributing to this evolution.
The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain are key markets attracting this investment. Dubai is actively positioning itself as an AI-native financial center, which will further support innovation and development in the fintech startup ecosystem.