This report was created with the aim to inform entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, large corporations and the general public about the opportunities and challenges for fintech startups in MENA.IN particular this report tries to answer the following questions:

• What are the drivers and barriers for fintech in MENA?
   
• What solutions are fintech startups providing?
   
• What are the key obstacles these startups are facing, and where do we see improvements?
   
• What is the potential of fintech for the region?
   
• What needs to be done to unleash this potential?