Jordan FinTech Academy and MFTA Partner to Accelerate Regional Innovation

Quick Summary

The new MENA fintech partnership between the Jordan FinTech Academy and the MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) establishes a strategic framework for regional knowledge exchange. By bridging Jordan’s local talent with MFTA’s broad network, the collaboration accelerates professional development and digital transformation across the Middle Eastern financial sector.

How Does This MENA Fintech Partnership Benefit Regional Professionals?

The collaboration between the Jordan FinTech Academy (Jordan FTA) and MFTA is designed to upskill financial talent by providing direct access to a regional network of industry practitioners. This initiative focuses on capacity building and training, ensuring that professionals in Jordan can leverage the broader expertise available across the MENA region. By establishing a structured framework for cooperation, the two entities will deliver:

• Specialised workshops and professional training programmes.
• Exchange of experts and speakers to share market insights.
• Development of modern fintech curricula tailored to current industry needs.

Dr. Riyad Al-Hindawi, Director of the Institute of Banking Studies, said:

“We see this partnership as a bridge for communication and the exchange of knowledge and expertise between Jordan and the fintech ecosystem across the Middle East and North Africa. The rapid development of digital financial services requires partnerships that transcend institutional and geographic boundaries and provide meaningful opportunities for shared learning and benefiting from the diverse experiences across the region.” said Dr. Riyad Al-Hindawi, Director of the Institute of Banking Studies.

What Role Does the Central Bank of Jordan Play in This Expansion?

This partnership was solidified during the Jordan FinTech Festival 2026, an event organized by the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ). The CBJ has been instrumental in positioning innovation and digital transformation as core pillars of the national economy. By supporting this MoU, the regulator ensures that Jordan's fintech growth is aligned with regional standards and international best practices. The collaboration specifically targets emerging financial technologies such as digital payments, artificial intelligence, and open finance, which are currently reshaping the industry landscape.

What Results Has the Jordan FinTech Festival Delivered?

The festival served as the launchpad for this MENA fintech partnership, bringing together key stakeholders from international markets and GIZ. The event highlighted Jordan's growing technology talent pool and its robust regulatory ecosystem. Key outcomes of the festival and subsequent MoU include:

• Formalizing cross-border collaboration between IBS and MFTA.
• Identifying joint research opportunities for market insights.
• Connecting entrepreneurs and academics with regional investors.

Nameer Khan, Chairman and Founder of the MENA Fintech Association, said:

“The value of this MoU will be measured through what we build from it. We look forward to developing a series of workshops, training programmes and knowledge initiatives that bring practitioners, experts and institutions together around the technologies and capabilities shaping the future of financial services. Working alongside institutions such as IBS – Jordan FTA, and within an ecosystem supported by the Central Bank of Jordan, allows us to connect Jordan’s fintech expertise with the wider MENA network in a meaningful and sustained way.” said Nameer Khan, Chairman and Founder of the MENA Fintech Association.

FF NEWS TAKE:

This MENA fintech partnership moves the needle by addressing the critical talent gap in the region. While many announcements focus on capital, this one focuses on intellectual infrastructure. By linking the Jordan FinTech Academy with MFTA, Jordan is effectively exporting its local expertise while importing regional best practices. It is a bold move that solidifies Amman as a serious contender for the region's primary fintech education hub.