{"description":"The Middle East's digital financial landscape is experiencing a profound transformation, characterised by a convergence of regulatory and investment challenges. This panel seeks to offer a comprehensive analysis of the multifaceted factors influencing this landscape, illuminating the intricate interplay between regulation, investment, innovation, and talent development and its impact on digital infrastructure projects. The discussion will centre on the imperative need for a more conducive regulatory environment to attract increased investment, foster innovation in digital finance and highlight where the digital infrastructure hotspots of today and tomorrow are located. The panel will also delve into:\r\n\r\n\u2022\tThe barriers hindering investment and explore strategies to capitalize on the substantial opportunities for financial innovation in the region, addressing the challenges posed by a protective approach to regulation.\r\n\u2022\tThe decline in venture capital financing in the Middle East, emphasizing the necessity for a broader pool of investors in local venture capital and the implications for the investment climate. \r\n\u2022\tThe policy agenda surrounding human capital development and immigration, meeting the demand for skilled professionals in complex finance and technology."}