The Engineer role is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and readiness of AMF’s facilities and office services. This role oversees maintenance activities, supervises service providers, supports space and asset management, and ensures a safe, functional, and professional working environment. The position also manages building facility projects, contractors, and consultants, contributing to the delivery of high-quality administrative and facility services in line with AMF’s operational standards.
The Arab Monetary Fund issued the 124th edition of the Quarterly Bulletin on the Performance of Arab Stock Markets, noting that Arab financial markets recorded mixed performance during the first quarter of 2026 amid global geopolitical and economic developments and their impact on international and regional financial markets.
The Fund explained that the Composite Index of Arab Financial Markets increased by 0.79% compared to the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, supported by improved performance in a number of major Arab markets, particularly the Saudi stock market. On an annual basis, the index recorded growth of 2.8%.
The Fund indicated that five Arab stock exchanges recorded gains during the period, supported by stronger performance in the banking, energy, industrial, telecommunications, utilities, and services sectors. In contrast, eleven Arab exchanges recorded declines due to weaker performance across the real estate, financial services, basic materials, petrochemicals, transport, and insurance sectors.
The Muscat Stock Exchange recorded the highest increase among Arab markets at 39.23%, followed by the Tunis Stock Exchange at 14.24%, and the Egyptian Exchange at 8.35%. Meanwhile, the Saudi stock market, which carries the largest relative weight among Arab markets, recorded an increase of 7.23%.
During March and April 2026, the Training and Capacity Building Institute of the Arab Monetary Fund organized a series of specialized remote training courses, with the participation of more than 130 trainees from across Arab countries, as part of its efforts to strengthen technical and institutional capacities.
These programmes reflect the Institute’s commitment to advancing institutional capacity by developing Arab talent capable of keeping pace with evolving economic and financial challenges.
The courses covered a range of key topics aligned with regional economic and financial priorities. They addressed climate change by exploring mitigation and adaptation concepts, related policies, and climate finance, while also highlighting smart solutions and practical applications for designing sustainable plans. They further examined the use of data derived from social media and news to measure economic expectations and sentiment, through natural language processing techniques, textual data analysis, and the development of specialized indicators.
The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) today, Tuesday, inaugurated the 30th meeting of the Arab Financial Inclusion Task Force (FITF). The two-day meeting is being held virtually, with broad participation from representatives of central banks and regional and international financial institutions.
The Working Group operates under the Council of Arab Central Banks and Monetary Authorities’ Governors and comprises directors of financial inclusion departments at Arab central banks, in addition to the Arab Monetary Fund, which serves as the technical secretariat of the Group. Representatives from several international and regional institutions are also participating, including the World Bank and the Better Than Cash Alliance.
On this occasion, H.E. Dr. Fahad M. Alturki, Director General Chairman of the Board of the Arab Monetary Fund, emphasized that the meeting represents an important platform for exchanging experiences and expertise, and for strengthening coordination among Arab countries on priority issues related to financial inclusion.
The Arab Monetary Fund, in collaboration with the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, inaugurated the “Financial Health” Conference in celebration of the Arab Financial Inclusion Day, with the participation of a wide range of regional and international financial institutions.
The conference highlighted the strategic transformation in the concept of financial inclusion—from focusing on access to financial services to fostering individuals’ financial health—thereby enhancing their ability to achieve financial stability and economic sustainability.
In his opening remarks, H.E. Dr. Fahad M. Alturki, Director General and Chairman of the Board of the Arab Monetary Fund, stated that Arab countries have achieved notable progress in expanding financial inclusion, with financial account ownership reaching approximately 53% by the end of 2024, compared to 43% in 2014. He emphasized that the next phase requires moving from merely enhancing access to financial services to focusing on the actual impact of these services on individuals.
The Officer, Employee Relations & Compensation & Benefits supports the delivery of employee relations services, compensation and benefits administration, and HR operations activities. The role ensures accurate processing of HR transactions, supports employee engagement, and maintains compliance with policies and labor regulations.
The Officer, Learning & Development supports the design, coordination, and delivery of training and development initiatives across AMF. The role ensures effective implementation of learning programs, supports training needs analysis, and contributes to enhancing employee capabilities in alignment with organizational priorities.
The Senior Officer, Talent Acquisition is responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment activities, ensuring effective sourcing, screening, and selection of qualified candidates to meet AMF’s staffing needs. The role contributes to workforce planning, employer branding, onboarding, and talent pipeline development, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience and alignment with AMF’s HR policies and strategic objectives.