Meet Amira Soliman, CEO and Co-founder of Time Guardian & Athar

BY THE ARAB TODAY Mar 08, 2025

Amira Soliman

In the rapidly evolving world of AI-powered finance, few leaders stand out as boldly as Amira Soliman. As CEO and Co-founder of Time Guardian & Athar, she leads innovation in AI-driven crypto payments, DeFi-powered financial solutions, and blockchain-secured digital assets transition, empowering businesses and individuals with seamless, secure, and efficient financial transactions.

Trailblazing Leadership in Fintech

With 25 years of expertise in retail banking, payments, and fintech, Amira Soliman has made an indelible mark on the financial industry. She has held key leadership roles at global banking institutions, including Citibank, Credit Agricole, First Gulf Bank, and First Abu Dhabi where she drove strategic transformations, digitalization, and process optimization. Her expertise spans over risk management, merger, acquisition, portfolio management, sales leadership, strategic partnerships, and fintech product development.

Her strategic vision has resulted in groundbreaking payment solutions and key partnerships with major industry players. She has successfully negotiated and activated over 1,000 financial collaborations with global corporations such as Masdar, ADNOC, Etihad Airways, Al Tayer, Al-Futtaim, Abu Dhabi Motors, Aldar, Emirates Takaful, Zurich, MetLife, and Salama & Mastercard.

Influence and Recognition in Global Fintech industry

Amira is a regular speaker at global fintech and blockchain conferences, sharing insights on AI-driven crypto payments, x border, blockchain-based financial solutions, and digital asset security. At WikiExpo, she discussed the impact of AI on secure transactions and financial accessibility. At IGF, she explored the future of fintech investments in AI-powered banking. Her interviews at Mobile World Congress, CES Tech, Web3.TV, and the Blockchain Global Show have highlighted how AI and decentralized finance are transforming global financial ecosystems.

Some of her notable speaking engagements include:

MWC Barcelona Interviews in “The Great Indoors” podcast by Matthew Roberts at Amdocs on how Time Guardian | Athar’s technology can enhance lives by bridging fintech, AI, and telecom services.

Interview with Bianca Lopes in “B In the Know: The Insight Drive” show at MWC25.

CES Tech Interviews | Las Vegas, USA: Featured on the GM Podcast by Genzio discussing blockchain’s role in trade and trust.

Invest Web3Forum | Dubai: Led discussions on bridging legacy financial systems with blockchain technology.

Davos Woman Agenda | Switzerland: Advocated for ethical considerations and regulatory advancements in fintech and AI.

World Finance Council | Dubai: Highlighted the future of AI-driven banking solutions.

DDX Conferene: Introducing about the advancements in payment solutions bridging tradfi and defi with Athar, selected as top10 Startup in the DDX Worldcup Competition.

Championing Women’s Empowerment in Fintech

As the driving force behind Time Guardian & Athar, Amira is leading the integration of AI and blockchain to create seamless financial experiences. By merging AI, TradFi, and DeFi, she is developing next-generation financial infrastructure for individuals, businesses, and institutions.

Beyond fintech, Amira is a strong advocate for women in AI, fintech and digital banking. She actively promotes gender diversity, mentorship, and leadership opportunities for women in finance and technology. Through her work, she is paving the way for more women to lead and innovate in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

Join Amira Soliman in shaping the future of AI-driven payments, DeFi finance, and digital assets. Connect with her on LinkedIn to explore opportunities for collaboration and investment in the next generation of financial technology.