One in every four investment deals in Middle East goes to fintech: Report

One in four investment deals was made in the fintech sector, pulling nearly 30 percent of all the funding raised during the year, which was $2.1 billion in 220 deals, according to a year-to-date report by consultancy firm RedSeer.

A “favorable regulatory environment” has pushed the Middle East’s financial technology (fintech) scene to be the most-funded sector, according to the report.

RedSeer said financial free zones such as the Abu Dhabi Global Market and the Dubai International Financial Centre have contributed to this growth, particularly with initiatives including regulatory sandboxes and accelerators.

“This has allowed regional fintech companies to innovate at a fast pace and partner with leading companies to create new products and services,” the report said.

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