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Fatima Al Hammadi

Fatima Al Hammadi

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary


Visionary Emirati leader with 15+ years of experience in payments, financial services, and strategic partnerships across the UAE and MENA region. Proven track record in advancing national payment infrastructures, fostering regulatory alignment with the Central Bank of the UAE, and delivering on financial inclusion and digital transformation goals. Experienced in building cross-sector ecosystems, scaling innovative payment technologies, and shaping UAE's role as a global hub for secure and inclusive digital payments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Business Development Leader

Mastercard, MENA – Dubai
Dubai
01.2014 - 08.2025
  • - Directed strategic alignment with the Central Bank of the UAE, ensuring Mastercard mandates and technologies complemented national payment regulations and transformation goals.
  • - Championed innovation by introducing cutting-edge payment products across banks, fintechs, merchants, and government entities, supporting financial inclusion and cashless economy initiatives.
  • - Negotiated and executed multi-million-dirham partnerships, driving regional growth while strengthening regulatory trust.
  • - Led cross-functional collaboration with global Mastercard teams to bring international best practices to the UAE and wider MENA region.
  • - Represented Mastercard at high-profile global forums, positioning the UAE as a payments innovation hub.
  • - Oversaw compliance, AML, and risk reporting for regional activities, ensuring governance standards were met.
  • - Drove ecosystem enablement initiatives, ensuring readiness of banks, PSPs, and merchants for new payment infrastructures.

Key Account Manager

Network International – Dubai
Dubai
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • - Expanded adoption of digital payments technologies across key banks and merchant segments.
  • - Led strategic merchant acquisition projects, enabling SMEs and large retailers to adopt modern payment solutions.
  • - Engaged with government stakeholders on initiatives related to digital payments infrastructure and compliance.
  • - Negotiated contracts and service-level agreements to strengthen relationships with financial institutions and merchants.
  • - Directed onboarding and support for merchants to enhance transaction security and service quality.
  • - Led a team of 5, shaping department strategy, KPIs, and ensuring delivery of revenue and growth objectives.
  • - Collaborated with senior management on developing new products and enhancing ecosystem readiness.

Events Manager & Spokesperson

Dubai Women Establishment – Dubai
Dubai
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • - Official spokesperson and project leader for Her Highness's strategic initiatives.
  • - Built corporate image and executed international cultural/economic events.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Mass Communication

American University of Sharjah

Skills

  • National Payments Strategy & Infrastructure
  • Central Bank & Regulatory Engagement
  • Digital Transformation & Financial Inclusion
  • Risk, Compliance & Governance
  • Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Building
  • P&L Oversight & Growth Leadership

Languages

Arabic (Native)
English (Fluent)

Timeline

Business Development Leader

Mastercard, MENA – Dubai
01.2014 - 08.2025

Key Account Manager

Network International – Dubai
01.2012 - 01.2014

Events Manager & Spokesperson

Dubai Women Establishment – Dubai
01.2008 - 01.2011

Bachelor's Degree - Mass Communication

American University of Sharjah

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