AML, Financial Crime and Sanctions Compliance for Banking and Finance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 8 – 9 September 2026

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP (Akin) is a leading global law firm with more than 900 lawyers and advisors, who pride themselves on dedication to their clients and their communities. With offices worldwide, we are renowned for numerous market-leading practices. Our international trade practice is highly regarded as a top-tier practice providing counseling and advice to companies, industries and governments across the globe as they navigate detailed trade regulatory processes. We have extensive experience guiding companies across various industries through the detailed trade regulatory processes in areas including export controls, economic sanctions, customs and import controls, global investment review, anticorruption, anti-money laundering, trade remedy litigation and trade policy. We regularly advise clients based in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region seeking regional and international representation, as well as international clients headquartered in the United States, Europe and Asia, on their investments and other commercial interests across the MENA region. This includes regulatory and compliance aspects of all transactions with cross-border dimensions, and a wide range of other trade compliance issues, as well as trade policy and WTO matters. www.akingump.com

The Middle East & Africa Compliance Association (MEACA) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven professional body committed to advancing transparency, accountability, and ethical governance across both public and private sectors in the Middle East and Africa. Established to address the growing need for structured compliance frameworks in the region, MEACA serves as a central hub for compliance professionals, offering resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy to promote integrity in business practices. 

Mission og vision: 

• Vision: To be the leading professional association in the Middle East and Africa, promoting transparency, accountability, and a culture of integrity in both private and public sectors. 

• Mission: To empower compliance professionals with the skills, resources, and knowledge to be effective ambassadors of goodwill within their respective companies and communities. MEACA seeks to foster and nurture a business context where good governance, adherence to laws, ethics, and transparency are the international norm, not the exception. 

Kerneaktiviteter: 

• Professional Development: MEACA offers training programs, workshops, and seminars aimed at enhancing the competencies of compliance professionals. 

• Networking Opportunities: The association organizes events and conferences to facilitate the exchange of ideas and best practices among professionals in the field. 

• Advocacy and Thought Leadership: MEACA engages with policymakers and industry leaders to advocate for robust compliance standards and ethical business practices. 

• Mentorship Programs: Committed to nurturing the next generation of compliance professionals, MEACA provides mentorship opportunities to guide and support emerging talent in the industry 

Gennem disse initiativer sigter MEACA mod at opbygge en modstandsdygtig compliance-kultur, der understøtter bæredygtig økonomisk vækst og forbedrer Mellemøstens og Afrikas globale omdømme som regioner, der er forpligtet til etisk forretningsadfærd. 

Hvis du ønsker at blive vores partner ved dette arrangement, bedes du kontakte Reyhan Perera på reyhan.perera@nielsonsmith.com