The conference session “FinTech Adoption and Financial Inclusion: Global Versus GCC Countries Empirical Evidence” (UK, June 2025) will provide a comparative analysis of how FinTech innovations influence financial inclusion worldwide and in the Gulf region. Drawing on recent empirical research, the discussion will examine adoption trends, regulatory environments, and the socioeconomic factors shaping access to finance.

Special focus will be given to Qatar as a case study, highlighting its national FinTech strategy, efforts to integrate SMEs, women, and migrant workers, and the balance between compliance and innovation.

By contrasting global best practices with regional realities, the session aims to identify lessons for policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders seeking to expand financial inclusion. The outcomes will provide insights into how FinTech can reduce inequalities, foster entrepreneurship, and support sustainable economic transformation in the GCC and beyond.