The Arab Monetary Fund and the Central Bank of the UAE Organize the “Financial Health” Conference on the Occasion of the Arab Financial Inclusion Day Under the Theme: “Financial Health… A Path Towards Sustainable and More Stable 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.