Amman, Feb 3 (Petra) - A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Middle East Economics and Finance Center visited the FinTech Academy (FTA) Jordan to review the academy’s experience in financial technology and emerging technologies.

The IMF-affiliated center, which targets 22 member countries of the Arab League and is hosted and funded by Kuwait, is part of the IMF’s global network of regional capacity development centers, which includes 17 regional hubs.

Academy Director General Riad Al-Hindawi said the visit reflects growing confidence in the academy’s role as a national and regional institution specialized in capacity building and fostering innovation in the financial sector.

He explained that the visit represents an important milestone for enhancing cooperation, particularly in developing specialized training programs and practical workshops in financial technology and emerging technologies, supporting digital transformation, and improving human resource efficiency in the banking and financial sectors.

The visit included productive meetings and constructive discussions, during which prospects for cooperation were reviewed, including the development and implementation of specialized training programs and practical workshops on fintech and its applications in banking and finance, along with the launch of qualitative initiatives aimed at building capacities and enhancing financial and digital literacy at national and regional levels.

The academy affirmed its commitment to continue its role as a regional center of excellence in financial training and innovation, and to strengthen strategic partnerships that contribute to preparing qualified personnel capable of leading the future of the banking and financial sectors in the region.

//Petra// AF

03/02/2026 22:23:05