Industry experts to explore the future of digital transformation, AI, compliance, and cloud modernization in the Middle East banking sector
The Middle East banking sector took center stage in a thought-provoking webinar hosted by CaaS Research under the theme “Middle East IT Industry Foresight 2025: Banking.” The event brought together senior technology leaders, IT decision-makers, and digital innovation experts to explore the next wave of transformation in banking and financial services.
The session opened with an insightful note from Jayakumar Mohanachandran, Chief Research Officer at IAMCAAS, who emphasized the importance of unbiased, experience-backed research in guiding enterprise transformation. He highlighted the core values of CaaS Research: integrity, objectivity, and client-focused insight delivery.
ShoebMohammad Choudhari, Lead Research Analyst at CaaS Research, then presented the key highlights of the “Middle East IT Industry Foresight 2025: Banking” report. His analysis provided a deep dive into emerging trends in digital banking, AI and automation, cybersecurity, data governance, and the evolving landscape of fintech collaboration.
A special fireside chat followed with Anchal Choubey, Head of IT & Risk GRC, who brought a practitioner’s lens to the conversation. He discussed how banks are embedding transformation across their operating models, managing compliance amid growing regulatory complexity, and leveraging AI as a strategic enabler across front-end and back-office operations. His insights reflected the shift from siloed IT projects to integrated business-led digital strategies.
The webinar also addressed challenges in cloud adoption, core banking modernization, and the importance of building resilient, agile, and trust-driven banking ecosystems. Participants gained actionable perspectives on balancing innovation with regulatory requirements and aligning emerging technologies with customer-centric service delivery.
CaaS Research reinforces the growing importance of tech-led strategies in financial services and affirms CaaS Research’s role in empowering industry leaders with clarity, confidence, and foresight as they navigate the digital future.
