Dina Sam’an: Architect of the MENA Crypto Economy

In this spotlight, we profile Dina Sam’an, a pioneering Jordanian entrepreneur and the Founder and Managing Director of CoinMENA. As one of the first to provide digital asset access in the Middle East and North Africa, Sam'an led CoinMENA to become a premier regulated platform with over 1.5 million users and a total trading volume exceeding $5 billion.This episode explores her role in a landmark moment for the regional ecosystem: the $240 million acquisition of CoinMENA by Paribu in 2025, marking the largest fintech transaction of its kind in the Middle East and Turkey. Beyond her business achievements, we highlight Sam’an’s commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders through her service on the boards of Princess Sumaya University for Technology and Women in Tech Bahrain, as well as her role as an ambassador for Women Changing the World. Join us as we examine the career of a leader dedicated to building an inclusive and enduring digital economy in the MENA region.