Emirates Post, DIFC’s FinTech Hive sign sponsorship deal to promote ‘HIVE 22’

Emirates Post Group (EPG) has signed a sponsorship agreement with Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) FinTech Hive to promote the first sprint this year of its fintech accelerator programme, ‘HIVE 22.’

Emirates Post Group will join the Fintech Hive accelerator programme as the ‘Logistics Partner’.

HIVE 22’s selected startups will gain and exposure to a broader network of industry players that will enable innovative co-creation of technology solutions.

Abdulla Mohammed Alashram, group CEO of Emirates Post Group said: “As the world continues to shift even more towards technological adoption, we are excited to partner with DIFC FinTech Hive, and explore collaborations with innovative fintech start-ups that are known to be more agile and can bring rapid solutions to today’s challenges. Emirates Post Group’s growth and investment strategy will depend on supporting fintech start-ups, and we look forward to nurturing and sustaining those start-ups within the region.”

Raja Al Mazrouei, executive vice president of DIFC Fintech Hive, said: “As the first and largest financial technology accelerator in the region, the DIFC FinTech Hive Accelerator programme enables the most innovative start-ups opportunities for partnership, investment and mentorship to help shape the future of the financial services sector. We are excited to partner with Emirates Post Group this year to support participants in bringing their innovative ideas to contribute positively to the industry.”

In recent news, DIFC Fintech Hive tied up with Emirates NBD, which launched a global accelerator programme for metaverse startups to enhance customer experience.

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