8 Fintech Personalities Selected Among Top 100 Most Powerful People in Dubai

8 Fintech Personalities Selected Among Top 100 Most Powerful People in Dubai

Arabian Business, a weekly business magazine published in Dubai and focusing on global and regional news analysis, has released its ranking of top 100 most powerful people in the emirate, recognizing these personalities for being the most inspirational and influential figures among Dubai’s elite.

Of the 100 people who made it into the ranking, eight are fintech, crypto and banking leaders. These personalities are fintech experts and digital innovators who have led successful digital finance projects.

Arif Amiri, CEO, DIFC Authority

Arif Amiri is the CEO of DIFC Authority, the agency responsible for overseeing the strategic development, operational management and planning of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), where he is in charge of setting the strategy and growth direction of the authority.

Amiri’s vision for DIFC builds on the UAE’s commitment to innovation and economic diversification. Since taking office as the CEO in 2014, he has been delivering on this vision by spearheading DIFC’s drive to advance the innovation agenda and accelerate digital transformation across the entire financial ecosystem. He focuses on ensuring DIFC remains at the forefront of delivering new opportunities for economic growth.

Under his leadership, DIFC has emerged as a powerful catalyst for the financial services sector, as well as the