Working Groups, Committees, and Forum meetings of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) commenced their this morning, until May 7th, in preparation for the MENAFATF 42nd Plenary next week. These groups, committees, and forums are attended by experts from member countries and observers of MENAFATF, as well as regional and international organizations specializing in combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Discussions will focus on the progress of member countries in developing their national anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing systems, as well as the latest trends, typologies, and risks, with the aim to strengthen and unify regional and international efforts to protect the region's economic systems from the dangers of these crimes.