Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkiye MENAT region, has announced the launch of the fifth cohort of its pioneering National Digital Talent Incubator NDTI program. This milestone marks two years since the inception of the program that has consistently fostered Emirati talent and driven the expansion of the UAEs FinTech ecosystem.
The UAE FinTech market is currently valued at USD 46.67 billion and is projected to reach USD 81.55 billion by 2030, reflecting an 11.81 compound annual growth rate. This momentum, driven by sustained public-private investment, rising digital wallet adoption and progressive open-finance regulation, positions the UAE as the Middle East's leading FinTech hub.
Since its launch, the NDTI program has been instrumental in nurturing 17 start-ups, a number set to grow to over 21 with the introduction of the fifth cohort. This continuous growth underscores Emirates NBDs unwavering commitment to the UAEs vision for a thriving digital economy and its role in cultivating the next generation of FinTech leaders.
