FRA Sandbox at the 2026 Fintech Ecosystem Retreat

In partnership with JRNY, the FRA Sandbox participated in the 2026 Fintech Ecosystem Retreat, held in Egypt’s North Coast, bringing together key stakeholders from across the fintech ecosystem to strengthen collaboration, exchange insights, and explore new opportunities for innovation.

As FRA Sandbox, led by Eng. Ahmed Khalifa, continues to play an active role in supporting Egypt’s fintech landscape, its participation reflected the Financial Regulatory Authority’s commitment to fostering an enabling regulatory environment that encourages innovation while ensuring market stability and responsible growth.

We were honored to have strong representation from the FRA Sandbox and the Financial Regulatory Authority FRA through Eng. Ahmed Khalifa, Executive Director of FRA Sandbox, alongside Mr. Mahmoud Gebril Assistant to the Chairman of the FRA, Mr. Hatem Nour Deputy Assistant to the Chairman of the FRA, Ms. Sally George chairman associate and deputy head of central department of corporate finance to the Chairman of the FRA, Dr. Hosam Besheer Director Central Department, of MSMEs Finance supervision & Enterprise Risk and Compliance Central Department, and Dr. Amal Salah Deputy Head of the Central Department for Financing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), who actively contributed to the retreat through their participation in panel discussions and workshops.

The retreat provided a valuable opportunity to bring regulators, financial institutions, startups, and ecosystem builders together, highlighting the importance of meaningful dialogue and cross-sector collaboration in advancing Egypt’s fintech ecosystem.

Our participation reflects the FRA Sandbox’s ongoing commitment to strengthening partnerships, supporting fintech innovators, and contributing to the development of a more inclusive, innovative, and sustainable financial services landscape in Egypt.

We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to Mr. Ahmed Salah Seddik and Yara Khaled and the entire JRNY team for their partnership, valuable efforts, and exceptional organization.

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