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Faisal Toukan

Faisal Toukan

Co-Founder and CEO of Ziina

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Faisal Toukan is a fintech leader with over a decade of experience spanning entrepreneurship, enterprise technology, and venture capital across global markets. As Co-Founder and CEO of Ziina, a UAE-based digital payments platform licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE, he leads the company’s vision to simplify everyday financial transactions through secure, intuitive, and scalable payment solutions for both individuals and businesses. Prior to Ziina, Toukan was part of founding teams building innovative technology ventures, held senior business development and enterprise roles at Oracle in the United States, and gained early investment exposure in Silicon Valley. His leadership is driven by a strong understanding of market dynamics, product-led growth, and a belief that meaningful fintech innovation is built on trust, simplicity, and real-world impact.