Top 10: FinTech Leaders MEA

From payment solutions to digital banking transformation, meet the top 10 fintech leaders driving financial innovation across the Middle East and Africa

In an era where financial technology is reshaping the banking landscape across the Middle East and Africa, a new generation of leaders is driving digital innovation.

From Saudi Arabia to South Africa, these ten influential fintech executives are transforming how millions of people access and manage financial services.

Together, they represent the diverse talent pushing the boundaries of digital banking, payments, and financial inclusion across the region.

Abdulaziz Al Jouf – Founder and CEO, PayTabs Group (Saudi Arabia)

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Abdulaziz Al Jouf is a pioneering fintech entrepreneur from Saudi Arabia who founded PayTabs Group in 2014. Under his leadership, PayTabs has grown into a leading payment solutions provider in the Middle East and North Africa region, processing billions in transactions annually. With a background in computer science and a vision for digital transformation, Al Jouf has driven PayTabs’ expansion across multiple countries, establishing partnerships with major financial institutions. His innovative approach to digital payments has earned him recognition as one of the region’s most influential fintech leaders.

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