Dubai, UAE – May 2025
Seamless Middle East Nepal Pavilion – For the first time in history, Nepal has established its own national pavilion at Seamless Middle East—one of the world’s largest and most influential platforms for fintech, digital commerce, and payments. Spearheaded by Fintech Alliance Nepal (FAN), this milestone moment marks a bold leap forward for Nepal’s growing digital economy and positions the Himalayan nation firmly on the global fintech map.
Seamless Middle East, hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre, has been a premier convergence point for payment providers, startups, investors, banks, and digital leaders for over 25 years. The 2025 edition is particularly significant for Nepal, with nine dynamic companies under the Nepal Pavilion showcasing a wide range of digital solutions—from remittances and mobile payments to programming education and core banking systems.
Participating Companies Representing Nepal to Seamless Middle East Nepal Pavilion:
- City Express Money Transfer (CEMT)
A leading name in legal remittance, CEMT offers real-time bank transfers and wallet deposits across 50,000+ payout locations. It is a recipient of the RemTech Popularity Award 2020. - Citytech Group Pvt. Ltd.
Specializing in payment applications and cloud-based digital transformation solutions, Citytech empowers businesses with global-standard fintech innovations. - IME Limited
A household name for Nepalese migrants globally, IME Remit ensures fast and secure money transfers and continues to push boundaries in financial inclusion. - NMB Bank Ltd.
One of Nepal’s top commercial banks, NMB is acclaimed for its focus on sustainability and has earned several “Bank of the Year” awards in Nepal and Asia. - Lambda Payments LLC
Known for white-label wallet systems, API aggregators, and loyalty platforms, Lambda empowers banks and telecoms with agile digital finance infrastructure. - MicroBanker Nepal Pvt. Ltd.
With 30+ years of global experience, MicroBanker serves 500+ financial institutions in 30+ countries with robust core banking and risk management platforms. - Programiz
A global leader in beginner-focused programming education, Programiz is one of Nepal’s biggest tech education exports with millions of users worldwide. - Imark Pvt. Ltd.
A Kathmandu-based fintech firm enabling banks and enterprises to scale their digital payment systems globally through innovative technologies. - Rara Labs
The creators of SumoLedger, Rara Labs specialize in backend automation tools for finance teams, including double-entry ledgers and reconciliation systems.
A Historic Initiative by Fintech Alliance Nepal
At the heart of this breakthrough is Fintech Alliance Nepal (FAN)—Nepal’s leading industry association driving policy advocacy, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the fintech space. Through its motto “Connect, Collaborate, Innovate”, FAN not only supports startups and professionals but also bridges Nepal with regional and global fintech ecosystems as a member of the Asia FinTech Alliance.
This initiative didn’t come overnight. It is the result of tireless efforts, strategic partnerships, and a vision to elevate Nepal’s fintech capabilities on a global stage. The Nepal Pavilion is more than a booth—it is a declaration of Nepal’s ambition to be a part of the digital financial future.
About Seamless Middle East
Seamless is the definitive meeting ground for digital commerce visionaries. It brings together stakeholders from fintech, banking, e-commerce, retail, and payments under one roof. The event offers unparalleled networking, product demos, and knowledge-sharing that shape the future of the digital economy across the Middle East and beyond.
Looking Forward
With the Nepal Pavilion making its debut, Seamless 2025 marks a new chapter in Nepal’s international business outreach. The event is expected to unlock new partnerships, investments, and market access for Nepali companies. It also sets a precedent for how small economies can make bold moves to integrate with global digital ecosystems.
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What It Means for Nepal and Nepalese Living in the UAE
For Nepal, this debut at Seamless Middle East is more than just a participation—it is a proud moment of global recognition. It reflects the country’s growing capacity in digital innovation and its ambition to be part of the global fintech ecosystem. For the over 600,000 Nepalese living and working in the UAE, this is a strong symbol of national progress and presence. It opens doors for greater business connections, employment opportunities in the tech sector, and a renewed sense of pride in Nepal’s capabilities beyond borders. The Nepal Pavilion is a reminder that Nepali talent and innovation can thrive on the world stage—and that the diaspora can play a vital role in bridging opportunities between the UAE and Nepal.