Arab Monetary Fund Holds the 29th Meeting of the Arab Financial Inclusion Task Force (FITF)

The 29th Meeting of the Arab Financial Inclusion Task Force (FITF) kicked off today in Abu Dhabi, organized by the Arab Monetary Fund under the auspices of the Council of Governors of Arab Central Banks and Monetary Authorities. The Fund serves as the technical secretariat of the Task Force, which comprises directors of financial inclusion departments from Arab central banks.

A number of international and regional institutions are participating in the meeting as observers, including the World Bank, the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), the Better Than Cash Alliance, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs – Financial Sector Office, and the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP).

 

The Task Force aims to support the development of policies, promote cooperation, and facilitate the exchange of experiences among Arab countries in the field of financial inclusion. Its areas of focus include financial consumer protection, implementation of international standards, and enhancing financial awareness and literacy.

 

Under the Patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Financial Inclusion Leaders Summit Kicks Off in Abu Dhabi with Broad Regional and International Participation

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, Deputy Prime Minister, Chief of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of the Central Bank of the UAE, the Financial Inclusion Leaders Summit for the Middle East and North Africa 2025 commenced today under the theme “Shaping Regional and Global Action Agendas.” The summit is taking place at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, bringing together senior officials and high-level decision-makers from across the region and around the world

Organized by the Arab Monetary Fund, in collaboration with the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and the World Bank, the two-day summit (17–18 November) features the participation of an elite group of Arab central bank governors and senior representatives of regional and international financial institutions. The opening session was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan; H.E. Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE; H.E. Dr. Fahad M. Alturki, Director General Chairman of the Board of the Arab Monetary Fund; and Mr. Ousmane Dione, World Bank Vice President for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, along with a number of distinguished dignitaries and officials from within and outside the UAE.

The summit addresses a range of priority topics, including the promotion of financial health, expansion of access to financial services, women’s economic empowerment, and financial literacy, all within the framework of ongoing efforts to build more inclusive and sustainable financial systems across the Arab region.

Financial Control Senior Officer

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The Financial Control Senior Officer is responsible for conducting the financial control processes within the Financial Operations Section ensuring accurate bank reconciliation and end of day reporting is maintained for all financial transactions. This role is pivotal in maintaining rigorous standards of applicable operating policies and procedures to safeguard transaction compliance and AMF’s reputation.

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Financial Control Associate

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The Financial Control Officer will ensure accurate execution of settlements, reconciliation, and confirmations of all investments and lending transactions. This role is pivotal in maintaining rigorous standards of applicable operating policies and procedures to safeguard transaction compliance and AMF’s reputation

The Training and Capacity Building Institute at the Arab Monetary Fund conducts a series of specialized training programs during September 2025

The Training and Capacity Building Institute at the Arab Monetary Fund organized a series of training programs, courses, and workshops during September 2025, with the participation of more than 480 trainees from various Arab countries. These activities come as part of the Institute’s ongoing efforts to enhance the capabilities of Arab professionals in the fields of economic, financial, and monetary policies.

The programs covered a wide range of topics, including nowcasting using R software, measuring the impact of fiscal and monetary policies, financial stability, development of Arab financial markets, monetary and financial statistics, tax policy, green economy, and Islamic finance. Advanced programs were also delivered in collaboration with international institutions such as HEC Paris, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Deutsche Bundesbank, and the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF).

These programs were implemented in various formats: remote, in-person, and hybrid, reflecting the Institute’s commitment to providing high-quality training opportunities that contribute to advancing economic development across Arab countries.

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