AML/CFT, Financial Crime & Sanctions Compliance for Banking and Finance in the GCC Conference
by NielsonSmith
The AML/CFT, Financial Crime & Sanctions Compliance for Banking and Finance in the GCC Conference is an annual event dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by compliance specialists in the Gulf Cooperation Council region. Organized by NielsonSmith, this conference provides a platform for professionals to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their compliance programs.
Key topics covered include financial crime risk management, evolving anti-financial crime regulatory landscapes, governance frameworks for sanctions compliance, and the integration of AI and automation in AML/CFT processes. Sessions also delve into managing financial inclusion while mitigating AML risks, and adapting to emerging threats in transaction monitoring.
The conference features a lineup of eminent speakers from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other GCC countries, as well as leading global specialists. Attendees have opportunities for networking during scheduled breaks, lunches, and a conference drinks reception. The event also includes an expo hall showcasing the latest compliance solutions and technologies.
This conference is essential for compliance officers, risk managers, and financial crime specialists seeking to benchmark their programs against global leaders and local prominent companies. It offers insights into best practices and strategies to ensure adherence to both global and local regulations.
Speakers(15)
Ahmad Al Rabi
Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Doha Bank
Batoul Assi
Head of Regulatory Compliance at LuLu International Exchange
Christos Christou
Director of Compliance at LuLu Financial Holdings
Claudia Linca
Head of Financial Crime Compliance, MLRO at United Arab Bank
David Pije
Head of Compliance (Senior Vice President) at Commercial Bank International
Ersin Senel
Sanctions Compliance Supervisor at Yapı Kredi
Haseeb Ansari
Chief Compliance Officer – Senior Executive Director at Emirates Islamic
Lloyd Meadows
Director, Sanctions Advisory at Standard Chartered Bank
Michele Valeriani
Group Chief Anti Financial Crime Officer at Generali
Muhammad Khalid Iqtadar Ahmed Sheikh
Chief Compliance Officer at Ajman Bank
Sailendra Das
Head, Sanctions Risk Analysis and Controls- Africa and Middle East at Standard Chartered Bank
Samir Khiter
Head of Financial Crime & MLRO, Middle East at Barclays
Siddiq Khawaya
Cluster AML Head – Middle East & Africa at Citi
Sumit Sarkar
Senior Vice President, Head of Sanctions – Sanctions Unit at Mashreq
Wael Al Halabi
Acting Chief Compliance Officer (MLRO) at Al Maryah Community Bank
Event Details
- Date
- May 18-19, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- The St. Regis Downtown Dubai
- Pricing
- $999
- Audience
- Compliance officers, risk managers, financial crime specialists
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