AML/CFT, Financial Crime & Sanctions Compliance for Banking and Finance in the GCC Conference, 21 – 22 September 2026, Dubai, UAE
AML/CFT, Financial Crime & Sanctions Compliance for Banking and Finance in the GCC Conference, 21 – 22 September, Dubai, UAE
Our annual AML/CFT, Financial Crime & Sanctions Compliance for Banking and Finance in the GCC conference (Dubai) is the one place where you, as a local compliance specialist, can find a way through.
Our annual AML/CFT, Financial Crime & Sanctions Compliance for Banking and Finance in the GCC conference (Dubai) is the one place where you, as a local compliance specialist, can find a way through.
‘Culture beats Compliance’ is well known maxim but carries no weight with Regulators. So how do you not only build leading compliance programs but also ensure their take up and the buy in of the workforce? Best Practice is commonly called for but does one size fit all? How can you ensure you are compliant with conflicting global regulations at the same time as ensuring local regulations are adhered too?
Cette conférence a été conçue en pensant à vous, le spécialiste de la conformité "sur le terrain". Elle est conçue pour vous permettre d'apprendre de vos pairs et de comparer votre programme non seulement avec les leaders mondiaux, mais aussi avec des entreprises locales de premier plan. Il s'agit d'une conférence incontournable dans la région où vous rencontrerez d'éminents intervenants des Émirats arabes unis, d'Arabie saoudite ainsi que d'autres spécialistes du CCG et du monde entier.
- Mr. Christos Christou, Director of Compliance, LuLu Financial Holdings
- Mr. Michele Valeriani, Group Chief Anti Financial Crime Officer, Generali
- Ms. Claudia Linca, Head of Financial Crime Compliance, MLRO, United Arab Bank
- Mr. Haseeb Ansari, Chief Compliance Officer – Senior Executive Director, Emirates Islamic
- Mr. David Pije, Head of Compliance (Senior Vice President), Commercial Bank International
- Ms. Batoul Assi, Head of Regulatory Compliance, LuLu International Exchange
- Mr. Lloyd Meadows, Director, Sanctions Advisory, Standard Chartered Bank
- Mr. Sailendra Das, Head, Sanctions Risk Analysis and Controls- Africa and Middle East, Standard Chartered Bank
- Mr. Sumit Sarkar, Senior Vice President, Head of Sanctions – Sanctions Unit, Mashreq
- Mr. Muhammad Khalid Iqtadar Ahmed SheikhDirecteur général de la conformité, Ajman Bank
- Mr. Ersin Senel, Sanctions Compliance Supervisor, Yapı Kredi
- Mr. Samir Khiter, Head of Financial Crime & MLRO, Middle East, Barclays
- Ms. Bouchra El Osri, Group Head International Sanctions and Corporate, Generali
- Mr. Wael Al Halabi, Acting Chief Compliance Officer (MLRO), Al Maryah Community Bank
Should you wish to join our esteemed speaker panel at this event, please contact Miss Isra Mahmoud on isra.mahmoud@nielsonsmith.com
Veuillez contacter votre représentant NielsonSmith pour discuter plus en détail du programme.
Day One
08:15 – 09:00 Registration opens with early morning refreshments
09:00 – 09:20 Chairman’s welcome, opening address & introductions
09:20 – 10:45 The Art of Financial Crime Risk Management
10:45 – 11:15 Morning refreshments and networking
11:15 - 12:00 Evolving AFC Regulatory Landscape: Challenges for International FIS and Practices Adopted
12:00 - 13:00 Building Strong Governance & Oversight Frameworks for Sanctions Compliance
13:00 – 14:15 Networking lunch
14:15 - 15:15 Panel Discussion: AI, Data & Automation in AML/CFT: Promise, Pitfalls & UAE Regulatory Expectations
15:15 – 16:15 Strategic Overview of Regulatory Priorities: The Expectations and Management
16:15 – 16:45 Afternoon refreshments and networking
16:45 – 17:30 Managing Financial Inclusion & AML Risk: Striking the Balance in the GCC
17:30 - 17:35 Chairman’s closing remarks
17:45 – 18:45 Conference Drinks reception
Day Two
08:30 – 09:00 Early morning refreshments and networking
09:00 - 09:15 Chairman’s opening remarks
09:15 – 10:15 The State of Play on the Effectiveness of the Current Fight against Financial Crime
10:15 – 11:15 Crypto Compliance in the UAE: Navigating the New Virtual Assets Law & Local Regulatory Regimes
11:15 – 11:45 Morning refreshments and networking
11:45 – 12:45 Evolving Transaction Monitoring and STR/SAR reporting with AI: Adapting to Emerging Threats and Regulatory Expectations
12:45 – 14:00 Networking lunch
14:00 – 14:45 Panel Discussion: Sanctions, AML & Fraud: Integrating Compliance Functions Across UAE Financial Institutions
14:45 – 15:30 From Obligation to Advantage: Transforming Compliance into a Strategic Engine of Trust
15:30 – 16:00 Afternoon refreshments and networking
16:00 – 16:45 Countering Proliferation Finance: Expectations vs Reality
16:45 – 16:50 Chairman’s remarks
FIN DE LA CONFÉRENCE
Si vous souhaitez prendre la parole lors de cette conférence, veuillez contacter Mlle Isra Mahmoud à l'adresse suivante : isra.mahmoud@nielsonsmith.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 et 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.
Activités principales :
- 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
Grâce à ces initiatives, la MEACA vise à mettre en place une culture de conformité résiliente qui soutienne une croissance économique durable et renforce la réputation mondiale du Moyen-Orient et de l'Afrique en tant que régions engagées dans la conduite éthique des affaires.
Si vous souhaitez devenir notre partenaire lors de cet événement, veuillez contacter M. Reyhan Perera à l'adresse reyhan.perera@nielsonsmith.com.
1 physical 2-Day pass and the Company-wide Post-Event Microsite license for 1 year – 999 USD
*15% off price for MEACA members
The event in Dubai includes sessions, lunch, refreshments and available documentation. Please contact pour les groupes. Remarque : les entreprises "vendeuses" ne peuvent participer qu'en tant que sponsors.
Lieu de la conférence
Marasi Dr - Business Bay - Dubaï - Émirats arabes unis
Attribution de logement
Preferential rate: 785.00 AED per night, the room rate is subject to taxes and inclusive of breakfast on single occupancy.
Informations
Les billets de délégués sont réservés aux participants internes. Les vendeurs de conformité ne peuvent participer qu'en devenant sponsor, veuillez demander un prospectus en cliquant sur le bouton ci-dessous. Les vendeurs qui achètent des billets n'auront pas accès à l'événement et ne recevront qu'un remboursement 70%.
