Ripple expands Dubai presence, calls for always-on infrastructure at Fintech Summit

Ripple Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, Reece Merrick, participated in the Dubai Fintech Summit, which took place from November 2 to 3, 2026. Organized as part of Dubai Future Finance Week by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the event brought together senior leaders from global financial and technology institutions. Ripple, a San Francisco-based blockchain technology company focused on global payments, has recently strengthened its foothold in the United Arab Emirates. In 2024, Ripple partnered with the DIFC Innovation Hub, an accelerator program designed to promote fintech innovation within DIFC’s jurisdiction.