Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University and MENA Fintech Association sign an MoU

Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University and MENA Fintech Association sign an MoU

Dubai – Edinburgh Business School (EBS) at Heriot-Watt University in Dubai - UAE, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) to collaborate on a vast range of initiatives and programs related to fintech and sustainability. The collaboration between the university and the fintech industry will help increase engagement among students and executives, drive innovation, accelerate the adoption of new technologies, and prepare the next generation of fintech and sustainability professionals.

Awarded 'Best University' by Forbes Middle East and ranked five stars by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), the digital-friendly campus is a satellite of the UK's Heriot-Watt University which carries over 180 years of world-renowned education with specialized programs ranging from management, engineering, built environment, to food science, which will now be extended to fintech and sustainability subjects.

The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) – ranked among the leading fintech bodies globally, is an inclusive, not-for-profit association that fosters an open dialogue for the MENA Fintech community, shaping the future of financial services in the region. It is dedicated to promoting and supporting the growth of the fintech industry in the MENA region. The association is organized across several committees, from open banking, payments, sustainability,