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6th November 2025

Venue: Shangri-La Dubai, UAE

Strategic Partners
Event Overview

Lead the Compliance Revolution.

As regulatory pressure intensifies and digital threats evolve, financial institutions across the MENA region are facing a defining moment. The 11th MENA RegTech Conference—taking place on 6th November 2025—is the region’s most dynamic and future-focused forum dedicated to regulatory technology, financial crime innovation, and digital compliance leadership.

Set in the heart of MENA’s innovation capital, this one-day, high-energy gathering brings together global regulators, banking leaders, compliance disruptors, and RegTech pioneers to explore the next wave of regulatory intelligence.

From real-time AI monitoring and decentralized identity systems to the fast-growing need for crypto compliance, this is where today’s challenges meet tomorrow’s solutions.

This isn’t just a conference—it’s a strategic movement.

Discover the Future of Compliance

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Leading Companies

Keynote Speaker


Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem Al Zaabi

Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem Al Zaabi

National Risk and Policy Director
The Executive office of Anti-money laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing
Speakers

Meet the Visionaries 2025

Mr. Amarjeet Singh

Dr. Ayesha Binlootah

Assistant Vice President
Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority
Ms. Lisa Vainio

Ms. Lisa Vainio

Leader, Market Development & Public Policy
World Gold Council
Mr. Sumit Sarkar

Mr. Sumit Sarkar

Group Head of Sanctions
Mashreq Bank
Mr. Amarjeet Singh

Mr. Dilip Krishnasamy

Head of Compliance Monitoring & Assurance in Compliance
Ajman Bank
Mr. Amarjeet Singh

Mr. Mohammad Ali Khan

Executive Director, Head of Client Onboarding & lifecycle Management, Middle-East
Bank of Singapore
Mr. Amarjeet Singh

Mr. Adeel Mirza

Head of AML & KYC Unit
Al Masraf Bank
Mr. Haseeb Ansari

Mr. Haseeb Ansari

Chief Compliance Officer at Emirates Islamic
Mr. Amarjeet Singh

Dr. Yoonus C Ahammed

Director, FCSO TM Solutions
Standard Chartered Bank
Mr. Amarjeet Singh

Mr. Bilal Khan

Executive Director and Head of Compliance - Global Markets, Africa & Middle East and Group Islamic Banking
Standard Chartered Bank
Mr. Mahammad Ansar K A

Mr. Mahammad Ansar K A

Chief Compliance Officer & MLRO at LuLu International Exchange
Mr. Sadiq Ali Ansari

Mr. Sadiq Ali Ansari

Group Chief Risk & Compliance Officer
Ansari Financial Services P.J.S.C
Mr. Muhammad Rashid

Mr. Muhammad Rashid

Co-founder, Chief Compliance & Risk Officer at Jingle Pay
Mr. Michael Wharton

Mr. Michael Wharton

Founding Member and Director at AKW Consultants
Mr. Sohail Akbar

Mr. Sohail Akbar

Head of Compliance
UHY James
Mr. Amarjeet Singh

Mr. Amarjeet Singh

Head of Compliance
at Sharaf Exchange
Mr. Amarjeet Singh

Mr. Standford Cardoz

Industry Expert
Mr. Amarjeet Singh

Mr. Siddiq Khawaja

Cluster AML Head Middle East & Africa
Citibank
Mr. Amarjeet Singh

Ms. Francesca D'Souza

Head of Compliance and MLRO
Axis Bank
Mr. Amarjeet Singh

Ms. Gurminder Harinder Singh, CAMS, CGSS, CFCS

Head of Compliance
Wall Street Exchange (Emirates Post Group), Dubai
Mr. Amarjeet Singh

Mr. Gopi Maren

GAFAI UAE Delegate
Mr. Ryan Sheridan

Mr. Ryan Sheridan

US Head of Regulatory Intelligence & Strategy
Global Relay
Mr. Anicet Fantar

Mr. Anicet Fantar

Risk & Compliance Specialist
Dow Jones
Mr. Pieter Vos

Mr. Pieter Vos

Head of Compliance - GCC
United Bank Limited
Mr. Imran Kazmi

Mr. Imran Kazmi

Head Regulatory Compliance
United Bank Limited
Mr. Mohammad Abusheikha

Mr. Mohammad Abusheikha

Principal Presales Engineer
MOZN
Mr. Samir Khiter

Mr. Samir Khiter

Head of Financial Crime and MLRO
Barclays UAE and DIFC
Mr. Zain Khalid

Mr. Zain Khalid

Head of Financial Crime Compliance and Group MLRO
Company Confidential
Ms. Claudia Linca

Ms. Gabriella Spiteri

Financial Crime Officer
Momentum
Mr. Callum Corr

Mr. Callum Corr

Associate Director of EMEA Sales
Star Compliance
Ms. Mayuri Dora

Ms. Mayuri Dora

Banker (ACAMS)
Leading Bank in UAE
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Series Speakers

Mr Muhammad Shahid Farid

Mr. Muhammad Shafi Poyilan

Acting Head of AML Supervision

Ministry of Economy

Mr. Haseeb Ansari

Mr. Haseeb Ansari

Chief Compliance Officer

Emirates Islamic

Mr. Zsombor Brommer

Mr. Zsombor Brommer

Chief Compliance Officer

United Arab Bank

Mr. Mahammad Ansar K A

Mr. Mahammad Ansar K A

Chief Compliance Officer

Redha Al Ansari Exchange

Dr. Ayesha Binlootah

Dr. Ayesha Binlootah

Assistant Vice President - Licensing, Supervision, and Assurance

Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority

Ms. Sheetal Bhardwaj

Ms. Sheetal Bhardwaj

Head of Virtual Assets Compliance

Commercial Bank of Dubai

Mr. Sumit Sarkar

Mr. Sumit Sarkar

Group Head of Sanctions

Mashreq

Mr. Abidh CP

Mr. Abidh CP

AML Expert

Ministry of Economy

Mr. Collin Lobo

Mr. Collin Lobo

Regional Head of Financial Crime, MENAT

HSBC Bank Middle East Limited

Mr. Muhammad Rashid

Mr. Muhammad Rashid

Chief Compliance Officer

Jingle Pay

Mr. Tarek Howayek

Mr. Tarek Howayek

Regional Head of AML and Compliance Policies

HSBC MENAT

Mr. Imran Kazmi

Mr. Imran Kazmi

Regional Head Regulatory Compliance & Data Protection

Habib Bank Limited

Mr. Osama Al Rahma

Mr. Osama Al Rahma

Head of Business Development

Emirates Investment Bank PJSC

Mr. Mohammad Ali Khan

Mr. Mohammad Ali Khan

Executive Director – Head of Client Onboarding & Lifecycle Management

Bank of Singapore

Dr. Yoonus C Ahammed

Dr. Yoonus C Ahammed

Director, FCSO TM Analytics

Standard Chartered Bank

Mr. Ashraf Aly

Mr. Ashraf Aly

Group Head of Compliance

Terrapay

Mr. Anicet Fantar

Mr. Anicet Fantar

EMEA Risk & Compliance Specialist

Dow Jones

Dr. Sebastian Heztler

Dr. Sebastian Heztler

Co – Chief Executive Officer

IMTF

Mr. Iain Kennedy

Mr. Iain Kennedy

Global Head of Sales

StarCompliance

Mr. Faisal Ahmed

Mr. Faisal Ahmed

Managing Partner & CEO

AKW Consultants

Mr. David Higuera

Mr. David Higuera

Co-Founder

Label

Mr. Khaled M Hegazy

Mr. Khaled M Hegazy

Regional Sales Director

Nuix MENA

Mr. Kaise Zakkar

Mr. Kaise Zakkar

Senior Proposition Specialist, Customer & Third-Party Risk Solutions

London Stock Exchange Group

Mr. David Shepherd

Mr. David Shepherd, CAMS, CertPAY

Global Head of Customer Risk Proposition, Risk Intelligence

London Stock Exchange Group

Mr. Stanford Cardoz

Mr. Stanford Cardoz

AML Director

BitOasis

Mr. Pieter Vos

Mr. Pieter Vos

Regional Head of Compliance - Gulf

Habib Bank Limited

Who Should Attend

Designed for Decision-Makers, Built for Changemakers.

This event is built for professionals and innovators operating at the intersection of regulation, risk, and technology.

Chief Compliance Officers & Risk Leaders

Regulators & Government Agencies

AML/CFT & Financial Crime Experts

Banking & FinTech Executives

Crypto & Virtual Asset Service Providers

Cybersecurity & Digital Identity Specialists

Legal, Risk, and Audit Professionals

CTOs, CIOs & Digital Transformation Architects

Why It Matters

Stay Ahead or Fall Behind. There’s No Middle Ground.

The world of regulation is shifting rapidly—and the MENA region is becoming ground zero for digital compliance transformation. Whether it’s the UAE’s AI Strategy 2031, evolving AML/CFT directives, or Open Banking mandates, change is happening fast.

At this conference, you’ll gain:

  • Actionable strategies for RegTech adoption
  • Insight into cross-border compliance risks
  • Real-world case studies from MENA’s leading banks and regulators
  • A 360° view of crypto compliance, AI integration, and data governance
Focused Industries

Compliance Is Cross-Industry. Innovation Should Be Too.

Banking & Financial Services

FinTech & Digital Payments

Insurance & Reinsurance

Exchange Houses & Remittance

Govt. & Regulatory Authorities

Investment & Wealth Management

Crypto, Web3 & Virtual Assets

Telecom & Digital ID Firms

Legal, Risk & Compliance Firms

Sponsors & Partners

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EXHIBITORS

Media Partners

Blogs

News Updates & Article

AI-Driven Financial Crime Prevention in MENA

AI-driven financial crime prevention in MENA leverages RegTech and machine learning to combat money laundering and fraud effectively. Enhancing AML compliance and KYC automation, these innovations will be showcased at the 11th MENA RegTech Conference in 2025.

Posted By CS-Intelligence

Data Privacy and Security in RegTech Implementations

Data privacy and security in RegTech UAE protect against breaches in AML compliance and fintech solutions. Encryption, blockchain, and AI strategies enhance protection, featured at the 11th MENA RegTech Conference in 2025.

Posted By CS-Intelligence

The Role of KYC Automation in Enhancing Regulatory Compliance

KYC automation revolutionizes regulatory compliance in MENA, enhancing AML and financial crime prevention through AI and biometrics. It reduces costs, speeds onboarding, and supports fintech growth, showcased at the 11th MENA RegTech Conference in 2025.

Posted By CS-Intelligence

Cybersecurity Enhancements Through RegTech in Financial Institutions

RegTech fortifies financial institutions against rising cyber threats with AI, blockchain, and predictive analytics, enhancing compliance, data privacy, and resilience. Innovations and strategies will be showcased at the 11th RegTech Conference and DNFBP Compliance & Risk Summit 2025.

Posted By CS-Intelligence

Overview of RegTech Trends in MENA for 2025

RegTech trends in MENA for 2025 emphasize AI, KYC automation, and blockchain for AML compliance and financial crime prevention. These innovations reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and address regulatory challenges, showcased at the 11th MENA RegTech Conference

Posted By CS-Intelligence

Innovative AML Solutions for Financial Institutions in UAE

Innovative AML solutions in UAE leverage AI and blockchain to combat financial crime and ensure compliance amid fintech growth. Reducing costs and risks, these technologies will be showcased at the 11th MENA RegTech Conference in 2025.

Posted By CS-Intelligence

Fintech Compliance: Navigating Challenges in the Digital Era

Fintech compliance solutions in UAE navigate digital challenges like AML and financial crime prevention through AI, KYC automation, and blockchain. These innovations reduce costs and risks, with trends showcased at the 11th MENA RegTech Conference in 2025.

Posted By CS-Intelligence
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