Momentum Builds for MEBIS 2025: Pioneering the Futureof Banking and AI in the MENA Region
With just two months to go, anticipation is rising for the highly awaited Middle East Banking Innovation Summit (MEBIS) 2025—the region’s premier event for banking, fintech, and AI thought leadership. Taking place on 17–18 September at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, MEBIS 2025 is set to redefine the conversation around digital transformation in financial services across the MENA region.
This Year’s Theme: “Banking Reimagined: AI, Innovation & Transformation”
As financial institutions grapple with rapid technological disruption, MEBIS 2025 will deliver actionable insights and strategic connections. This year’s agenda spotlights the transformative power of artificial intelligence, data analytics, automation, and digital identity in reshaping customer experience, cybersecurity, and operational resilience.
A Powerhouse Line-Up of Industry Leaders
Executives from leading banks across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, and Omanhave already confirmed participation. Attendees can expect insights from:
- Saket Saith, Group CTO & Data Officer, RAKBANK
- Abdulla Al-Awadi, Chief Strategy Officer, Kuwait International Bank
- Mahendra Dhillon, COO & CTO, National Bank of Fujairah
- Shaarawy Mohamed, CTO & CIO, First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr
- Narinder Auluck, CTO, Invest Bank
- Dr. Muhammad Fathy, Head of IT Operations, Banque du Caire
- Olivier Busolini, Group CISO, Mashreq
- Dr. Nasser S. Al-Azwani, Head of IT, Alizz Islamic Bank
- Archana Shetty, VP – IT Projects, QNB Group
- Ledi Lapaj, Director of Customer Experience, Bank-al-Etihad
- Ferenc Böle, Head of IT, National Bank of Oman
- Dr. Emmanuel Manyonganise, Head of CX & Digital Transformation, Bank Albilad
- Nadeem Khitan, Chief Consumer Banking Officer, Capital Bank of Jordan
- Dr. Haidar Almohri, Acting Chief Data & Innovation Officer, Gulf Bank
- Shoaib Rizvi, Group Head of Digital Products, Emirates NBD
- Islam Nabil Awad, Solutions Architect, Banque Saudi Fransi
- Amna Al-Balushi, CISO, Bank Nizwa
“The MENA banking industry is at a pivotal moment where AI and digital innovation are no longer optional—they’re fundamental to future growth and competitiveness,”
said Shail Bisht, Regional Director at MEBIS.
Agenda Highlights
- Visionary Keynotes
Exploring the potential and risks of AI-driven transformation in banking. - Panel Discussions
Topics include digital payments, open finance, customer-centric banking, data-driven culture, cybersecurity, and regulatory innovation. - Case Studies & Fireside Chats
Real-world insights on AI deployment, digital onboarding, and CX strategies. - High-Impact Networking
Connect with industry peers, regulators, and tech leaders shaping the future of finance in MENA.
MEBIS 2025 is more than a conference—it’s a catalyst for strategy, innovation, and transformation. As financial institutions face evolving customer expectations, tightening regulations, and rising cyber risks, the summit offers a critical platform to align on best practices and future-proof operations.
MEBIS 2025 is more than a conference—it’s a catalyst for strategy, innovation, and transformation. As financial institutions face evolving customer expectations, tightening regulations, and rising cyber risks, the summit offers a critical platform to align on best practices and future-proof operations.
Expected to attract hundreds of senior decision-makers, innovators, and fintech pioneers, MEBIS 2025 will showcase how emerging technologies can unlock real business value and accelerate the region’s shift to digital-first finance.
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