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Ripple's Dubai Event Presence Gets High-Profile Boost
Ripple's booth at the Dubai FinTech Summit in November 2026 was visited by Emirates Airline Chairman and Chief Executive Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Ripple's Senior Executive Officer/Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, Reece Merrick, highlighted the summit as an 'incredible week' with strong engagement around Ripple's offerings in the Middle East region. Merrick also mentioned the presence of DIFC Governor Essa Kazim and DIFC CEO Arif Amiri, as well as the visit of Emirates Airline Chairman and Chief Executive Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, which underscores Ripple's commitment to the region and its hub in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).