In the latest edition of This Week In Fintech's OG series, Julie dives into the UAE and interviews industry veterans Gaurav Dhar (MENA and Marshal), Nameer Khan (MENA and Fils) and Ronit Ghose (Citi).

The three provide an insightful discussion on fintech developments in the Middle East, regional dynamics, and the challenges and opportunities in fintech innovation across the Gulf and North Africa.

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