Strengthening Legal and Institutional Responses to Money Laundering in the MENA Region
The "Strengthening Legal and Institutional Responses to Money Laundering in the MENA Region" conference is a two-day regional event organized by the Rule of Law Programme Middle East and North Africa of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), in collaboration with the Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences at Hassan I University. Scheduled for April 14–15, 2026, in Settat, Morocco, the conference aims to address the challenges of combating money laundering in the MENA region.
The conference will feature discussions on various topics, including the alignment of national legal frameworks with international standards, the effectiveness of institutional responses, financial investigations, asset tracing, and the role of financial and non-financial actors in prevention mechanisms. Panels will also cover cross-border cooperation and international judicial assistance, as well as comparative perspectives and best practices from Germany and the MENA region.
While specific details about networking opportunities, expo halls, and notable speakers are not provided, the event is expected to attract a distinguished group of judges, prosecutors, legal practitioners, financial experts, academics, and institutional representatives from Morocco, Lebanon, Tunisia, and Germany.
This conference is particularly relevant for legal professionals, policymakers, financial experts, and academics interested in enhancing regional efforts to combat money laundering and strengthen the rule of law in the MENA region.
Speakers(28)
Dean Dr. Lotfy Chedly
Dean at Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences, University of Tunis
Dean Dr. Lotfy Chedly is the Dean of the Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences at the University of Tunis.
Dr. Lars Teigelack
Speaker at Germany
Dr. Lars Teigelack is a speaker from Germany.
Dr. Nihad Oufkir
Speaker at Morocco
Dr. Nihad Oufkir is a speaker from Morocco.
Dr. Riyad Fakhri
Moderator at Business Law Research Laboratory
Dr. Riyad Fakhri moderated the panel on legal and institutional frameworks for combating money laundering.
Judge Bahado Hafiz
Judge at Morocco
Judge Bahado Hafiz is a judicial representative from Morocco.
Judge Ehab Baassiri
Judge at Lebanon
Judge Ehab Baassiri is a judicial representative from Lebanon.
Judge Hasan Farhan
Judge at Morocco
Judge Hasan Farhan is a judicial representative from Morocco.
Judge Marie Rady
Judge at Lebanon
Judge Marie Rady is a judicial representative from Lebanon.
Mr. Abdelmajid Sorour
Speaker at Morocco
Mr. Abdelmajid Sorour is a speaker from Morocco.
Mr. Ali Bennani Khir
Speaker at Morocco
Mr. Ali Bennani Khir is a speaker from Morocco.
Mr. Reinhard Füllgraf
Speaker at State Police Berlin
Mr. Reinhard Füllgraf is a representative from the State Police Berlin.
Ms. Najwa Benmadni
Speaker at Morocco
Ms. Najwa Benmadni is a speaker from Morocco.
Prof. Abdellatif Moukrim
President at Hassan I University
Prof. Abdellatif Moukrim is the President of Hassan I University in Settat, Morocco.
Prof. Dr. Abdel Salam Raisi
Professor at Morocco
Prof. Dr. Abdel Salam Raisi is a professor from Morocco.
Prof. Dr. Abdeljabbar Arrach
Professor at Morocco
Prof. Dr. Abdeljabbar Arrach is a professor from Morocco.
Prof. Dr. Abed El Omrani
Professor at Morocco
Prof. Dr. Abed El Omrani is a professor from Morocco.
Prof. Dr. Aisha Fadel
Professor at Morocco
Prof. Dr. Aisha Fadel is a professor from Morocco.
Prof. Dr. Hafiz Elyounsi
Professor at Morocco
Prof. Dr. Hafiz Elyounsi is a professor from Morocco.
Prof. Dr. Hans Joerg Dietsche
Director at KAS Rule of Law Programme MENA
Prof. Dr. Hans Joerg Dietsche is the Director of the KAS Rule of Law Programme Middle East and North Africa.
Prof. Dr. Hayat Fakhour
Professor at Morocco
Prof. Dr. Hayat Fakhour is a professor from Morocco.
Prof. Dr. Ines Youssef
Professor at Tunisia
Prof. Dr. Ines Youssef is a professor from Tunisia.
Prof. Dr. Kilian Wegner
Professor at Germany
Prof. Dr. Kilian Wegner is a professor from Germany.
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Braw
Professor at Morocco
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Braw is a professor from Morocco.
Prof. Dr. Rachid Al-Tahir
Professor at Morocco
Prof. Dr. Rachid Al-Tahir is a professor from Morocco.
Prof. Dr. Riad Fakhri
Director at Business Law Research Laboratory
Prof. Dr. Riad Fakhri is the Director of the Business Law Research Laboratory.
Prof. Dr. Youness Lazrak Hassouni
Moderator at Morocco
Prof. Dr. Youness Lazrak Hassouni moderated the panel on preventive mechanisms and the role of financial and non-financial actors.
Prof. Hasna Kaji
Dean at Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences, Hassan I University
Prof. Hasna Kaji serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences at Hassan I University.
Representative of Bank Al-Maghrib
Speaker at Bank Al-Maghrib
A representative from Bank Al-Maghrib participated as a speaker.
Event Details
- Date
- April 14-15, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇲🇦 Settat, Morocco
- Hassan I University, Settat, Morocco
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal professionals, policymakers, financial experts, academics