The 12th MENA RegTech Conference is a premier event dedicated to regulatory technology, financial crime innovation, and digital compliance leadership. Organized by Cogent Solutions™, this one-day conference will be held on November 5, 2026, at a luxurious five-star venue in Dubai, UAE. It aims to bring together global regulators, banking leaders, compliance disruptors, and RegTech pioneers to explore the next wave of regulatory intelligence.
Key topics to be covered include real-time AI monitoring, decentralized identity systems, and the growing need for crypto compliance. The conference will address the challenges posed by evolving regulatory pressures and digital threats, offering insights into actionable strategies for RegTech adoption, cross-border compliance risks, and data governance.
Attendees can expect a dynamic agenda featuring keynote presentations, panel discussions, and case studies from leading banks and regulators in the MENA region. The event will also provide ample networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers operating at the intersection of regulation, risk, and technology.
This conference is designed for professionals such as Chief Compliance Officers, Risk Leaders, Regulators, AML/CFT and Financial Crime Experts, Banking and FinTech Executives, Crypto and Virtual Asset Service Providers, Cybersecurity and Digital Identity Specialists, Legal, Risk, and Audit Professionals, as well as CTOs, CIOs, and Digital Transformation Architects. Attending this event will equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape of regulatory compliance.
Speakers(31)
Dr. Ayesha Binlootah
Assistant Vice President at Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority
Dr. Ayesha Binlootah is the Assistant Vice President at the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority.
Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem Al Zaabi
National Risk and Policy Director at Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing
Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem Al Zaabi serves as the National Risk and Policy Director at the Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing.
Dr. Yoonus C Ahammed
Director, FCSO TM Solutions at Standard Chartered Bank
Dr. Yoonus C Ahammed serves as the Director of FCSO TM Solutions at Standard Chartered Bank.
Mr. Adeel Mirza
Head of AML & KYC Unit at Al Masraf Bank
Mr. Adeel Mirza leads the AML & KYC Unit at Al Masraf Bank.
Mr. Amarjeet Singh
Head of Compliance at Sharaf Exchange
Mr. Amarjeet Singh is the Head of Compliance at Sharaf Exchange.
Mr. Anicet Fantar
Risk & Compliance Specialist at Dow Jones
Mr. Anicet Fantar is a Risk & Compliance Specialist at Dow Jones.
Mr. Bilal Khan
Executive Director and Head of Compliance - Global Markets, Africa & Middle East and Group Islamic Banking at Standard Chartered Bank
Mr. Bilal Khan is the Executive Director and Head of Compliance for Global Markets, Africa & Middle East, and Group Islamic Banking at Standard Chartered Bank.
Mr. Callum Corr
Associate Director of EMEA Sales at Star Compliance
Mr. Callum Corr serves as the Associate Director of EMEA Sales at Star Compliance.
Mr. Dilip Krishnasamy
Head of Compliance Monitoring & Assurance at Ajman Bank
Mr. Dilip Krishnasamy serves as the Head of Compliance Monitoring & Assurance at Ajman Bank.
Mr. Gopi Maren
GAFAI UAE Delegate
Mr. Gopi Maren is a delegate for GAFAI UAE.
Mr. Haseeb Ansari
Chief Compliance Officer at Emirates Islamic
Mr. Haseeb Ansari is the Chief Compliance Officer at Emirates Islamic.
Mr. Imran Kazmi
Head Regulatory Compliance at United Bank Limited
Mr. Imran Kazmi is the Head of Regulatory Compliance at United Bank Limited.
Mr. Mahammad Ansar K A
Chief Compliance Officer & MLRO at LuLu International Exchange
Mr. Mahammad Ansar K A serves as the Chief Compliance Officer and MLRO at LuLu International Exchange.
Mr. Michael Wharton
Founding Member and Director at AKW Consultants
Mr. Michael Wharton is a Founding Member and Director at AKW Consultants.
Mr. Mohammad Abusheikha
Principal Presales Engineer at MOZN
Mr. Mohammad Abusheikha serves as the Principal Presales Engineer at MOZN.
Mr. Mohammad Ali Khan
Executive Director, Head of Client Onboarding & Lifecycle Management, Middle-East at Bank of Singapore
Mr. Mohammad Ali Khan is the Executive Director and Head of Client Onboarding & Lifecycle Management for the Middle-East at Bank of Singapore.
Mr. Muhammad Rashid
Co-founder, Chief Compliance & Risk Officer at Jingle Pay
Mr. Muhammad Rashid is the Co-founder and Chief Compliance & Risk Officer at Jingle Pay.
Mr. Pieter Vos
Head of Compliance - GCC at United Bank Limited
Mr. Pieter Vos serves as the Head of Compliance for the GCC region at United Bank Limited.
Mr. Ryan Sheridan
US Head of Regulatory Intelligence & Strategy at Global Relay
Mr. Ryan Sheridan serves as the US Head of Regulatory Intelligence & Strategy at Global Relay.
Mr. Sadiq Ali Ansari
Group Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Ansari Financial Services P.J.S.C
Mr. Sadiq Ali Ansari is the Group Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Ansari Financial Services P.J.S.C.
Mr. Samir Khiter
Head of Financial Crime and MLRO at Barclays UAE and DIFC
Mr. Samir Khiter is the Head of Financial Crime and MLRO at Barclays UAE and DIFC.
Mr. Siddiq Khawaja
Cluster AML Head Middle East & Africa at Citibank
Mr. Siddiq Khawaja serves as the Cluster AML Head for the Middle East & Africa at Citibank.
Mr. Sohail Akbar
Head of Compliance at UHY James
Mr. Sohail Akbar serves as the Head of Compliance at UHY James.
Mr. Standford Cardoz
Industry Expert
Mr. Standford Cardoz is recognized as an industry expert.
Mr. Sumit Sarkar
Group Head of Sanctions at Mashreq Bank
Mr. Sumit Sarkar is the Group Head of Sanctions at Mashreq Bank.
Mr. Zain Khalid
Head of Financial Crime Compliance and Group MLRO at Company Confidential
Mr. Zain Khalid serves as the Head of Financial Crime Compliance and Group MLRO at a confidential company.
Ms. Francesca D'Souza
Head of Compliance and MLRO at Axis Bank
Ms. Francesca D'Souza is the Head of Compliance and MLRO at Axis Bank.
Ms. Gabriella Spiteri
Financial Crime Officer at Momentum
Ms. Gabriella Spiteri is a Financial Crime Officer at Momentum.
Ms. Gurminder Harinder Singh, CAMS, CGSS, CFCS
Head of Compliance at Wall Street Exchange (Emirates Post Group), Dubai
Ms. Gurminder Harinder Singh, holding CAMS, CGSS, and CFCS certifications, serves as the Head of Compliance at Wall Street Exchange (Emirates Post Group) in Dubai.
Ms. Lisa Vainio
Leader, Market Development & Public Policy at World Gold Council
Ms. Lisa Vainio leads Market Development and Public Policy at the World Gold Council.
Ms. Mayuri Dora
Banker (ACAMS) at Leading Bank in UAE
Ms. Mayuri Dora is a banker with ACAMS certification at a leading bank in the UAE.
Event Details
- Date
- November 5, 2026
- Location
- 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Luxurious five-star venue
- Audience
- Chief Compliance Officers, Risk Leaders, Regulators, AML/CFT and Financial Crime Experts, Banking and FinTech Executives, Crypto and Virtual Asset Service Providers, Cybersecurity and Digital Identity Specialists, Legal, Risk, and Audit Professionals, CTOs, CIOs, Digital Transformation Architects
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