Conferences

With the Participation of the U.S. Department of TreasuryHOSTED BY THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF NEW YORKUS-MENA Private Sector Dialogue 2024:Strengthening Compliance in the MENA Banking Sector to Meet the US Regulatory Expectations, amid Geopolitical ChallengesOctober 18th, 2024 – NY FED Headquarters, 33 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10045 The Union of Arab Banks, with […]

THE ANNUAL FORUM FOR CHIEF RISK OFFICERS (CROS) IN ARAB BANKS 6TH EDITION 4 – 6 OCTOBER 2024 SAVOY HOTEL SHARM EL SHEIKH – EGYPT Background: The ongoing conflicts in the Eastern Mediterranean for nearly a year are threatening stability in the region. Additionally, the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, followed by the financial […]

Under The Auspices and Presence of H.E. Sheikh Bandar Bin Mohammed Bin Saoud Al-ThaniThe Governor of the Qatar Central Bank The Arab Banking Conference 2024Sustainable Development Requirements in the Arab World & the Role of BanksCoinciding with the Celebrations of the 50th Anniversary of the Union of Arab Banks 10-11 September, 2024, Doha – Qatar

Forum on Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) in the Financial Sector Amman- Jordan, August 12 & 13, 2024 Intercontinental Hotel Understand the importance of integrating ESG risks and climate challenges into financial services. Explore effective strategies for incorporating ESG considerations and climate risks into financial   decision-making processes. Identify challenges and opportunities associated with implementing […]

 Challenges of Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals SDGs  25th & 26th of June, 2024 I UN Geneva Palais des Nations – Bldg E40 – Room XXIII     BACKGROUND The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) constitute a comprehensive plan to enhance global living conditions, representing a compelling call to action embedded within the 2030 Agenda. This […]

Annual Forum for Compliance Managers in the Arab Banks on “Enhancing Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing Legislations and Controls and Ensuring the Protection of Banking Data”Savoy Hotel, Sharm El Sheikh Arabic Republic of Egypt6-8 June 2024General backgroundThe Union of Arab Banks will organize the Annual Forum for compliance managers in the Arab […]

The International Arab Banking Summit “Istanbul 2024”“Arab – Turkish Economic and Banking Relationships” 23rd – 24th of May, 2024   The Peninsula Hotel    Istanbul – TürkiyeGeneral background The relationship between the Arab world and Turkey has deep historical roots, spanning centuries of cultural, economic, and geopolitical interactions. Today, amidst a rapidly evolving global landscape, both regions […]

Muscat International Forum for Risk Management in Banks and Financial Institutions 20 – 21 May 2024, Crowne plaza – Qurum Muscat – Sultanate of Oman Background: The global financial markets are still affected by the risk of rising interest rates, inflationary pressures, liquidity shortages, and sharp energy price fluctuations due to the current events in […]

The challenges facing Arab banks in complying with international laws and regulations and meeting the requirements of correspondent banks28-29 April 2024          Baghdad – The Republic of IraqBanks and financial institutions around the world face increasing and complex regulatory requirements and increased scrutiny of their compliance frameworks, especially with regard to combating […]

ARAB ECONOMIC SECURITY IN LIGHT OF GEOPOLITICAL CHANGES FORUM25-26 April 2024 Phoenicia Intercontinental Hotel – Beirut – LebanonGENERAL BACKGROUNDAs the first quarter of the year 2024 approaches its end, the economic and social repercussions of the Gaza war on the Arab region are becoming clear, whether for the countries surrounding the war area, due to […]