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and offerings unique to the financial market. The solutions showcased this year are
some of the best we have seen within the industry and we congratulate these pioneers
on successfully completing their programmes. We have numerous success stories to
share, with over 200 start-ups graduating from our programme that have collectively

raised over USD 600mn in funding. In 2023, the programme also saw a record-breaking
number of participants with over 700 applicants for a single cohort, out of which 19 start-
ups graduated. We wish them every success as they continue to innovate and push
boundaries.”

The keynote was followed by a panel discussion on the ‘Future of Investment: Tech
Investment Trends in the Region’ including industry thought leaders such as Sharif
Elbadawi, CEO of Dubai Future District Fund, Khaled Talhouni, Managing Partner of
Nuwa Capital, Khaled Lababidi, Operating Partner at Arbor Ventures, moderated by
Saqr Ereiqat, Co-founder Crypto Oasis.

The event served as a ‘graduation day’ for 19 start-ups from the FinTech Accelerator
Programme – with a record-breaking 20+ proof-of-concepts created – and 10 women
financial services professionals from AccelerateHer who showcased their business
plans and enhanced skillset, having been mentored by some of the region’s leading
banks and insurance companies.

This year, AccelerateHer participants received endorsement and mentorship from Dubai
Islamic Bank, whereas the FinTech Accelerator Programme was supported by Abu
Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC), Emirates
NBD, Emirates Post Group (EPG), HSBC, Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB), Visa and
Zurich.

DIFC is home to over 800 FinTech and Innovation companies who are unlocking the
future of finance. Innovative start-ups including, Norbloc, Sarwa, Tarabut gateway and
Zywa have graduated from accelerator programmes by the DIFC Innovation Hub.

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