Batool Alkhaja: Architect of Regional Fintech and Crypto Policy

In this episode of Women of MENA — Spotlights, we profile Batool Alkhaja, a leading figure in the Middle East’s rapidly evolving financial technology sector. As the Director of Public Policy at Rain, the region’s first regulated crypto assets service provider, Batool plays a critical role in bridging the gap between cutting-edge innovation and regulatory frameworks.Drawing on over 12 years of experience at the Central Bank of Bahrain, Batool has been instrumental in modernizing the region's financial ecosystem through her work on fintech assessments, licensing frameworks, and regulatory policy development. We explore how her expertise in financial risk and strategic planning is helping to build institutional trust and adoption of digital assets across the GCC. Join us as we highlight a professional capable of translating complex regulations into pathways that allow regional innovation to scale responsibly.