Dubai International Financial Centre’s Innovation Hub has announced the launch of the Pakistan FinTech Summit, marking the first international expansion of the Dubai FinTech Summit and signalling growing global confidence in Pakistan’s digital finance ecosystem.
Scheduled for 18 and 19 August 2026, the event aims to position Pakistan as a strategic growth market within the global FinTech landscape.
Organised by the Dubai International Financial Centre in partnership with the Pakistan Digital Authority, the summit will bring together policymakers, financial institutions, technology leaders, investors and innovators to accelerate collaboration across the UAE, Pakistan and South Asia. The initiative reflects DIFC’s broader ambition to lead international dialogue on financial innovation while strengthening cross-border partnerships.
His Excellency Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Authority, said the expansion underscores Dubai’s commitment to unlocking innovation opportunities and shaping the future of finance through global engagement. Pakistan’s Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, described the partnership as a strong signal of international trust in Pakistan’s reform-driven digital economy and its growing FinTech ecosystem.
The summit comes as Pakistan’s digital finance sector records rapid growth, with FinTech funding reaching USD 52.5 million in the first half of 2025 and more than 450 companies collectively raising USD 391 million in venture capital by late November 2025. Despite progress, challenges such as cash reliance and infrastructure gaps remain, highlighting the sector’s role in advancing financial inclusion and digital adoption.
Building on the success of the Dubai FinTech Summit, the Pakistan edition will host investment announcements, strategic agreements, product launches and regulator-led discussions. Through start-up showcases, investor programmes and policy roundtables, the event aims to strengthen regional cooperation and help shape the future of digital finance across the Asia-Pacific region.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
