Money20/20 ME: Identity, Islamic Finance Take Center Stage
Money20/20 ME: Identity, Islamic Finance Take Center Stage
Money20/20 Middle East 2025: A Grand Finale The inaugural Money20/20 Middle East wrapped up on September 17, 2025, firmly establishing Riyadh as a key player in the global fintech arena. The three-day event attracted over 38,500 attendees, making it the largest fintech gathering ever held in the region. Organizers reported participation from over 450 global brands and more than 1,050 investors, with international brand involvement increasing by 207% compared to the previous year's 24Fintech event. Throughout the conference, several major industry announcements were made, including Tamara's landmark $2.4 billion asset-backed financing facility, Visa's unveiling of a first-of-its-kind acceptance capability in Saudi Arabia, and the market debuts of Google Pay, Google Wallet, and Alipay+, demonstrating significant global confidence in the Kingdom's market. The event facilitated over 2,288 pre-scheduled meetings between investors and startups, highlighting its theme, "Whe…