Fintech in the Gulf states: the new online trading hub?

Fintech in the Gulf and MENA region has experienced significant changes in recent years. And when combined with the rapid development of information technology, an increased focus by Gulf states’ governments on creating so-called ‘smart cities’, and the rise of e-commerce, the region looks set to undergo a radical transformation in years to come. This comes at a time when Gulf and MENA states try and decrease their economic dependency on their traditional sources of wealth.