The 11th MENA RegTech Conference, organized by Cogent Solutions, is scheduled for November 6, 2025, at the Shangri-La Dubai, UAE. This premier event focuses on regulatory technology, financial crime innovation, and digital compliance leadership, bringing together global regulators, banking leaders, compliance disruptors, and RegTech pioneers to explore the next wave of regulatory intelligence.
Key topics include real-time AI monitoring, decentralized identity systems, and the growing need for crypto compliance. The conference aims to address the evolving challenges in the regulatory landscape and provide actionable strategies for RegTech adoption, insights into cross-border compliance risks, and real-world case studies from leading banks and regulators in the MENA region.
Attendees will have opportunities to network with industry leaders, participate in breakout sessions, and explore an exhibition showcase featuring cutting-edge products and technologies aimed at reducing AML risks. Notable speakers include Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem Al Zaabi, National Risk and Policy Director at the Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing, and Dr. Ayesha Binlootah, Assistant Vice President at the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority.
This conference is designed for professionals operating at the intersection of regulation, risk, and technology, including Chief Compliance Officers, regulators, AML/CFT experts, banking and FinTech executives, and cybersecurity specialists. Attending this event will provide valuable insights and strategies to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
Speakers(9)
Amarjeet Singh
Head of Compliance at Sharaf Exchange
Dr. Ayesha Binlootah
Assistant Vice President at Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)
Lisa Vainio
Leader, Market Development & Public Policy at World Gold Council
Mahammad Ansar K A
Chief Compliance Officer at LuLu Exchange
Muhammad Rashid
Co-Founder & Chief Compliance Officer at Jingle Pay
Muhammad is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) with a specialization in financial crime in mobile financial services. He has extensive experience in compliance and financial crime prevention within the fintech sector.
Sadiq Ansari
Group Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Al Ansari Financial Services
Samir Khiter
Head of Financial Crime & MLRO at Barclays UAE and DIFC
Sohail Akbar
Head of Compliance at UHY James - Audit l Tax l Advisory l Risk l Technology
With over 16 years of experience in compliance, financial crime risk management, and regulatory audits, Sohail has led compliance programs across banks, exchange houses, and virtual asset service providers. He is a certified member of ACAMS and a contributor to the CAMS-Audit certification, bringing deep expertise in UAE regulatory frameworks and global AML/CFT standards.
Zain Khalid
Head of Financial Crime Compliance & Group MLRO
Event Details
- Date
- May 15-16, 2024
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Shangri-La Dubai
- Audience
- Chief Compliance Officers, regulators, AML/CFT experts, banking and FinTech executives, cybersecurity specialists