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MENAFATF 39th Plenary Meeting & Meetings To Be Held On Its Margins
Venue : Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
MENAFATF 38th Plenary Meeting & Meetings To Be Held On Its Margins
Venue : Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
MENAFATF 37th Plenary Meeting & Meetings To Be Held On Its Margins
Venue : Nouakchott, The Islamic Republic of Mauritania
MENAFATF 36th Plenary Meeting & Meetings To Be Held On Its Margins
Venue : Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
MENAFATF 35th Plenary Meeting & Meetings To Be Held On Its Margins
Venue : Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco
MENAFATF 34th Plenary Meeting & Meetings to be held on its margins
Venue : Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
MENAFATF 33rd Plenary Meeting & Meetings to be held on its margins
Venue : Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt
MENAFATF 32nd Plenary Meeting & Meetings to be held on its margins
Venue : Zoom Platform
MENAFATF 31st Plenary Meeting & Meetings to be held on its margins
Venue : Zoom Platform
MENAFATF 30th Plenary Meeting & Meetings to be held on its margins
Venue : Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt
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Regional workshop Legal persons and legal arrangements risk assessment
10-12 December 2024 – Cairo, Republic of Egypt
Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) concluded its 39th Plenary and working group meet
Conference on the latest developments in the field of combating money…
On the sidelines of the 39th MENAFATF Plenary held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during the period 20-21 Novemb
Launch of the 39th MENAFATF Plenary and Working Group Meetings
The 39th MENAFATF Plenary and Working Group meetings commenced this morning under the Presidency of the Republi
Best Practices to Implement TFS And Sanction Evasions Semina, 4-6 Nove…
The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) in cooperation with the Executive Office for
Investigation and Prosecution in the Field of Combating the Financing…
Doha, State of Qatar
13-15 October 2024
Launch of the 9th MENAFATF Typologies and Capacity Building Workshop
Doha - State of Qatar
October 7-10, 2024
Advanced strategic analysis course - ASAC
Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (“MENAFATF”) launched this morning, Sunday, 14 July 2024, th
The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF)
Standards Training Course – MENAFATF focused
In partnership FATF, and generous hosting the Executive Office to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorist Financi
MENA ARIN Regional meeting for the Establishment of the Asset Recovery…
In cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) and with support from the German Agen
Counter-Terrorist Financing Mechanisms and Requirements workshop
The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force, with generous hosting by the Executive Office to
Regional conference on “AML /TF and New Technologies: New Payment Meth…
Tunis, Republic of Tunisia, 25 – 29 September 2023
Online Standards Training Course – MENAFATF focused
In partnership between MENAFATF and the FATF Training Institute, a FATF Standards Training Course was delivered
The MENAFATF Typologies and Capacity Building Workshop
In cooperation with the Executive Office to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing in the United Arab
Workshop On Risk-Based Approach to Financial Institutions And DNFBPS
MENAFATF in cooperation with GIZ, IMF and UNODC, held a workshop on the " Risk-Based Approach to Financial Inst
The Regional Forum of Experts on Launching the Regional Assessment Pro…
MENAFATF, UNOCT/UNCCT, and ANRF (Autorité Nationale de Renseignement Financier), held an expert forum meeting o
Workshop on international cooperation and asset recovery
MENAFATF, in cooperation with GIZ, and UNODC, held a workshop on “International Cooperation and Asset Recovery”
Results of the 35th Plenary’s works MENAFATF On Anti Money-Laundering…
24 -25 November 2022
Enhancing Transparency on Beneficial Ownership – Online Training Webin…
The MENAFATF Secretariat, IMF and GIZ held the Enhancing Transpa
International Webinar on Virtual Assets Supervision and Investigation
The MENAFATF and Egmont Financial Intelligence Group jointly held the “International Webinar on Vi
The 28th Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units Plenary – Latvia…
The MENAFATF Secretariat participated in the activities of the 2
Sanctions Risk Management – Online Webinar
The ICA and MENAFATF Secretariat held a webinar on Sanctions Risk Management on 2
FATF’s Training Program for the FSRBs Secretariat Manama, Kingdom of B…
The MENAFATF hosted, during the period from 26 to 30 June 2022, the training program prepared by the FATF which
Closing Statement Results of works of the 34th Plenary MENAFATF On…
On 25 May 2022, the work of the MENAFATF 34th Plenary was concluded, which was held in Manama, Kingdom of Bahra
Online Standards Training Course – MENAFATF focused
The FATF and MENAFATF Secretariats jointly held the FATF Standards Training Course (STC) during the period of t
Inauguration of the 34th Plenary MENAFATF Manama - Kingdom of Bahrain…
On Tuesday morning, 24 May 2022, the inauguration of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task For
Concluding of the 33rd Plenary works, Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt 16…
Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (“MENAFATF”) concluded, this morning, Wednesday, 16 November
Launch of the 33rd Plenary works, Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt 16 - 1…
This morning, Tuesday, 16 November 2021, and over two days, the works of the Middle East and North Africa Financial A
Financial Investigative Techniques Online Course
In cooperation with ECOFEL, MENAFATF hosted a 2-day online workshop on financial investigative techniques on November
Improving STR Quality Online workshop
In cooperation with ECOFEL, MENAFATF hosted a 2-day virtual workshop on improving the quality of suspicious transacti
A series of sessions on the "Risk-Based Approach
The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) inaugurated this evening, Wednesday, 25August
Series of webinars on the “United Nations Convention against Corrupti…
MENAFATF concluded on Monday, August 16, 2021, a series of webinars on the “United Nations Convention against Corrupt
Results of the work of MENAFATF 32nd Plenary 6 - 8 June 2021
On Tuesday 8 June 2021, the work of MENAFATF 32nd plenary on AML/CFT, which was held “virtually” for three days, star
Opening of MENAFATF’s 32nd Plenary Meeting Program 6 - 8 June 2021
On Sunday morning, 06 June 2021, and over three days, the works of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action
ECOFEL and MENAFATF Secretariat Webinar: Improving parallel financial…
On Wednesday, November 25th, 2020, the MENAFATF Secretariat and ECOFEL will host a joint webinar on “Improvin
Outcomes of the MENAFATF 30th Plenary Meeting on Combating Money Laun…
The 30th Plenary Meeting of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) on Combating Mone
The Arab Republic of Egypt is hosting The 30th Plenary Meeting of the…
The Plenary Meeting was opened on Tuesday, 26 November 2019 at JW Marriott Hotel, Cairo, under the auspices of the Eg
Outcomes of the 29th MENAFATF Plenary Meeting on Combating Money Laund…
The 29th Plenary Meeting of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) on Combating Mone
Outcomes of the 28th MENAFATF Plenary Meeting on Combating Money Laund…
The 28th Plenary Meeting of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force on Combating Mone
The MENAFATF holds its 28th Plenary Meeting in Beirut
MENAFATF 28th Plenary Meeting
27-28 November 2018
Somalia joins MENAFATF as a member
MENAFATF is pleased to announce that the Federal Republic of Somalia is now a full member in MENAFATF as per the memb
The MENAFATF Secretariat is hosting the face to face meeting between t…
In the context of the mutual evaluation process of the Kingdom of Morocco’s compliance with the international standar
Germany joins MENAFATF as an observer
MENAFATF is pleased to announce that the Federal Republic of Germany is now an observer at MENAFATF as per the member
Djibouti joins MENAFATF as a member
MENAFATF is pleased to announce that the Republic of Djibouti is now a full member in MENAFATF as per the member stat
The Middle East and Africa Joint Typologies and Capacity Building Wor…
The first joint Middle-East and Africa Typologies and Capacity Building Workshop was organised, under the High Patron
The Middle East and Africa Joint Typologies and Capacity Building Wor…
Le premier Atelier Conjoint Moyen Orient-Afrique de Typologies et Renforcement de Compétences a été organisé, sous le
The Middle East and Africa Joint Typologies and Capacity Building Work…
Under the patronage of His Majesty The King Mohammad VI, the King of Morocco, the Middle East and Africa Joint Typolo
The MENAFATF Secretariat would like to announce the publication of the twelvth annual report - 2016, which covers MEN
The Fo…">The Fourteenth Issue of MENAFATF Newsletter.
The MENAFATF Secretariat would like to announce the publication of the fourteenth issue of the MENAFATF semi-annual e
Outcomes of MENAFATF 24th Plenary Meeting, Doha, State of Qatar, 15-17…
On Thursday the 17th of November 2016, the 24th plenary meeting of MENAFATF on AML/CFT was clos
The Thirteenth Issue of MENAFATF Newsletter.
The MENAFATF Secretariat would like to announce the publication of the thirteenth issue of the MENAFATF semi-annual e
The Eleventh MENAFATF Annual Report 2015
The MENAFATF Secretariat would like to announce the publication of the eleventh annual report - 2015, which covers ME
MENAFATF welcomes Australia as an observer
MENAFATF is pleased to announce that Australia has been granted an observer status as per the member states’ decision
Outcomes of MENAFATF 23rd Plenary meeting To Combat Money Laundering a…
MENAFATF 23rd Plenary Meeting to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing was concluded on Thursday, April 28,
Preparing members of the MENAFATF to the second round of the Mutual E…
In collaboration with the Arab Monetary Fund, MENAFATF organized a workshop on "Preparing Members of the MENAFATF for
The Twelfth Issue of MENAFATF Newsletter.
The MENAFATF Secretariat would like to announce the publication of the Twelfth issue of the MENAFATF semi-annual e-ne
Typologies and Capacity Building Workshop, Khartoum, Republic of Sudan…
In cooperation with Sudan National Anti Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee and the FIU, the Middle Ea
FATF/MENAFATF joint typologies report on "Money Laundering Throug…
MENAFATF Secretariat would like to announce the publication of the FATF/MENAFATF joint typologies report on "Money La
Outcomes of the 22nd MENAFATF Plenary Meeting, Bahrain Conference Cent…
Under the Presidency of the Sultanate of Oman, MENAFATF concluded today (Thursday 26 November 2015) its 22nd Plenary
MENAFATF President visits the Headquarters, Thursday 19th November 201…
The MENAFATF President, H.H. Mr.
6th MENAFATF Assessors Training Course, 4 - 8 October 2015, Abu Dhabi,…
In collaboration with the Anti-Money Laundering and Suspicious Cases Unit (AMLSCU) - United Arab Emirates and the Asi
The Eleventh Issue of MENAFATF Newsletter.
The MENAFATF Secretariat would like to announce the publication of the eleventh issue of the MENAFATF semi-annual e-n
Biennial Typologies Report for the year 2014
The MENAFATF Secretariat would like to announce the publication of the first edition of Biennial Typologies Report fo
Kuwait exits the Follow up Process
The 21st MENAFATF plenary meeting discussed the progress made by the State of Kuwait in complying with the internatio
The Tenth MENAFATF Annual Report 2014
The MENAFATF Secretariat would like to announce the publication of the tenth annual report - 2014, which covers MENAF
MENAFATF welcomes Palestine as a full member
MENAFATF is pleased to announce that the State of Palestine is now a full member in MENAFATF as per the member states
21st MENAFATF Plenary Meeting, Al Bandar Hotel, Shangri-La’s Barr Al J…
The 21st MENAFATF plenary meeting was held in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman from 28 to 30 April 2015 and was chaired by H
Documentary film on the occasion of celebrating 10th anniversary of ME…
The MENAFATF Secretariat would like to announce the publication of a documentary film on the occasion of celebrating
The Tenth Issue of MENAFATF Newsletter.
The MENAFATF Secretariat would like to announce the publication of the tenth issue of the MENAFATF semi-annual e-news
5th MENAFATF Assessors Training Course, 7 - 11 December 2014, Abu Dhab…
In collaboration with the Anti-Money Laundering and Suspicious Cases Unit (AMLSCU) - United Arab Emirates, MENAFATF h
MENAFATF/EAG Joint Typologies and Capacity Building Workshop
The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force(MENAFATF) and the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laun
MENAFAFT adopted Manama Declaration on Combating the Financing of Terr…
ENAFATF, during its 20th Plenary Meeting held 18-20 November, adopted
20th MENAFATF Plenary Meeting and 10th Anniversary Celebration, Bahrai…
The 20th plenary meeting held in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain from 18 to 20 November 2014, was chaired by the Republic
Regional workshop on National Risk Assessment (NRA), 22-23 September 2…
In collaboration with the Special Investigation Commission (Lebanon), MENAFATF held a regional workshop on “National
The Ninth Issue of MENAFATF Newsletter.
The MENAFATF Secretariat would like to announce the publication of the ninth issue of the MENAFATF semi-annual e-news
19th MENAFATF Plenary Meeting - Bahrain Conference Center, Crowne Plaz…
The 19th plenary meeting was held in Manama, Bahrain from 16 to 18 June 2014.
Joint Workshop on “The Role of the Non-Banking Financial Institutions…
In a joint event, The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) and the World Bank (WB) in
Workshop on "The FATF 40 Recommendations and New Assessment Meth…
In collaboration with Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing Unit of Jordan, MENAFATF held a workshop
The Eighth Issue of MENAFATF Newsletter.
The MENAFATF Secretariat would like to announce the publication of the eighth issue of the MENAFATF semi-annual e-new
18th MENAFATF Plenary Meeting - Bahrain Conference Center, Crown Plaza…
The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task force held its 18th plenary meeting in Manama, Kingdom of Bahr
Workshop on "The Effective Implementation of UN Security Council…
In collaboration with Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing Unit of Jordan and the UN Counter-Terrori
ML/TF Trends and Indicators in the MENA Region-Update
The 17th plenary meeting adopted the typologies project on “ML/TF trends and indicators- Update” which focused on ana
The Seventh Issue of MENAFATF Newsletter.
The MENAFATF Secretariat would like to announce the publication of the seventh issue of the MENAFATF semi-annual e-ne
17th MENAFATF Plenary Meeting - Corinthia Hotel, Khartoum, Republic o…
The 17th plenary meeting was held in Khartoum from 30 April to 2 May 2013.
Regional Workshop for Training Supervisors of Non-Banking Financial I…
MENAFATF held in collaboration with the World Bank & the Tunisian Financial Analysis Committee a Regional Worksho
The Republic of Sudan chairing the MENAFATF
In the occasion of Sudan chairing the MENAFATF in 2013, the MENAFATF President Mr.
The Sixth Issue of MENAFATF Newsletter.
The MENAFATF Secretariat would like to announce the publication of the sixth issue of the MENAFATF semi-annual e-news
Arabic translation of the FATF Recommendations
The 16th MENAFATF plenary meeting held in Marrakech, Kingdom of Morocco on 27-29 November 2012 adopte
16th MENAFATF Plenary Meeting - Albatros Garden Hotel, Marrakech, King…
The 16th MENAFATF plenary meeting was held in Marrakech from 27 to 29 November 2012.
A new website dedicated to the Seminar about "The Role and Respon…
Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution in Saudi Arabia has launched a new website dedicated to the seminar ab
The Fifth Issue of MENAFATF Newsletter.
The MENAFATF Secretariat would like to announce the publication of the fifth issue of the MENAFATF semi-annual e-news
Workshop on "protecting NPOs against misuse in ML/TF operations…
In collaboration with the Bahraini Ministry of Social Development, MENAFATF held a workshop on “protecting NPOs again
Regional Workshop for Training Banking Supervisors on AML/CFT Complian…
MENAFATF held in collaboration with the World Bank & the UTRF (Moroccan FIU) a Regional Workshop for Training Ban
15th MENAFATF Plenary Meeting - Jeddah Hilton, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saud…
The 15th MENAFATF plenary meeting was held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 28 to 30 April 2012.
FATF adopted the revised recommendations.
During the last FATF Plenary meeting which was held 15-17 February 2012, the FATF adopted and published the revised F
The Fourth Issue of MENAFATF Newsletter.
The MENAFATF Secretariat would like to announce the publication of the fourth issue of the MENAFATF semi-annual e-new
14th MENAFATF Plenary Meeting - Algiers Hilton, Algiers, People’s Demo…
The 14th MENAFATF plenary meeting was held in the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria from 28 to 30 November 2011
The Third Issue of MENAFATF Newsletter.
The MENAFATF Secretariat would like to announce the publication of the third issue of the MENAFATF semi-annual e-news
13th MENAFATF Plenary Meeting - The Regency Hotel, Kuwait, State of Ku…
The 13th MENAFATF plenary meeting was held in the Regency Hotel, Kuwait, State of Kuwait, from 3 to 5 May 2011.
The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria Chairing the MENAFATF…
In the occasion of People's Democratic Republic of Algeria chairing the MENAFATF for AML/CFT for 2011, represented by
2nd FIU forum in the MENAFATF member countries
The FIUs in the MENAFATF member countries are witnessing an evident attention in developing the means of supporting e
The Second Issue of MENAFATF Newsletter.
The MENAFATF Secretariat would like to announce the publication of the second issue of the MENAFATF semi-annual e-new
The first Issue of MENAFATF Newsletter.
The MENAFATF Secretariat would like to announce the publication of the first issue of the MENAFATF bi-annual e-newsle
11th MENAFATF Plenary Meeting - Yasmine Hammamet Town - Tunisian Repub…
The 11th MENAFATF plenary meeting was held in the Le Royal Hotel, Yasmine Hamamet Town, the Tunisian Repub
AML/CFT Initiatives of MENAFATF: Background – History of MENAFATF and…
The first joint FATF/MENAFATF plenary meeting which was held in Abu Dhabi, UAE in February 2010 approved the publicat
A Joint MENAFATF/IMF Workshop for Jurisdictions Undergoing A Mutual Ev…
Mr. Adel Hamad Al Qulish, MENAFATF Executive Secretary and Dr.
FATF-MENAFATF Joint Plenary Meeting, Abu Dhabi, 17-19 February 2010
The first joint FATF-MENAFATF Plenary meeting was held in Abu Dhabi during the period 14-19 February 2010.
First Meeting with Private Sector Representatives
Within the framework of dialogue mechanism with the private sector, the MENAFATF held on 12 November 2009 on the marg
FATF/MENAFATF joint meeting in the UAE – 15-19 February 2010
The MENAFATF plans to hold a joint meeting with the FATF in the UAE; This meeting is considered the first of its kind
Establishment of a forum for FIUs
The 10th MENAFATF plenary meeting which was held in the Lebanese Republic in November 2009 approved the establishment
MENAFATF 10th Plenary for AML/CFT - Riviera Hotel, Beirut – Republic o…
The 10th MENAFATF Plenary was held during 9 – 11 November 2009 under the presidency of the Kingdom of Bahr
9th MENAFATF Plenary, Kingdom of Bahrain 18-20 May, 2009
The 9th MENAFATF Plenary was held in the Kingdom of Bahrain from 18-20 May, 2009 under the presidency of the Kingdom,
Financial Analysis Techniques Course in AML/CFT, Beirut – Lebanon, 31…
In cooperation with the Special Investigation Commission (SIC) in Lebanon and the Office of Technical Assistance (OTA
Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) in Relation to AML/CFT
The MENAFATF has issued guidelines to member countries on PEPs in relation to AML/CFT.
DNFBPs in Relation to Anti-Money Laundering and the Combating of the F…
The MENAFATF has issued guidelines to member countries on DNFBPs in relation to AML/CFT.
8th MENAFATF Plenary meeting, Fujairah, UAE, 10-11 November 2008
The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) for combating Money Laundering and Terrorist
7th MENAFATF Plenary meeting, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 7-9 April 2008
The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) for combating Money Laundering and Terrorist
6th MENAFATF Plenary Meeting Damascus, 5-6 November 2007
The 6th MENAFATF plenary meeting was held in the Ebla Cham Hotel, Damascus, theSyrian Arab Republic on 5-6
MENAFATF becomes an "Associate Member" within FATF
The third FATF plenary meeting in the eighteenth round was held at the headquarters of the Organization for Economic
5th MENAFATF Plenary Meeting 2-3 April 2007, Dead Sea, Jordan
The MENAFATF 5th Plenary Meeting was held in the King Hussain Bin Talal Convention Center, Dead Sea, Jordan on the 2n
MENAFATF 4th Plenary Meeting 13-15 Nov. 2006
MENAFATF held its 4th plenary meeting for combating money laundering and terrorist financing, during the period from
MENAFATF Third Plenary Meeting 20-21 March 2006
On March 20th and 21st, 2006, the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) - which was fou
In collaboration with the Central Bank of Kuwait, IMF, WB, & FATF, MENAFATF organized a one week seminar on “Trai
MENA Regional Conference on Developing an Effective AML/CFT Regime
MENAFATF in cooperation with the Central Bank of Syria held a two days conference on " Developing an Effective AML/CF
Regional conference on “Investigating and Prosecuting Advanced Financi…
In collaboration with Central Bank of United Arab Emirates and US Department of Justice, MENAFATF organized a regiona
MENAFATF 2nd Plenary On AML/CTF 26-27 September 2005
The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), which was established in November 2004 and i
UN Security Council Resolution 1617 (2005)
On 29 July 2005, the UN Security Council extended the sanctions against Al-Qaida, Usama bin Laden, the Taliban and th
The first meeting of the Mutual Evaluation Working Group, 11 July 2005
The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) held the first meeting of the Mutual Evaluati
The Bahrain-based Middle East North Africa Financial Action Task force (MENAFATF) which was launched in November 2004
1st MENAFATF Plenary Meeting (11 - 14 April 2005, Gulf Hotel, Kingdom…
The Plenary will take place on the 11th and 12th April in the Kingdom of Bahrain, to be followed by a two-day seminar
Inaugural Ministerial Meeting of the Middle East & North Africa Fi…
At an inaugural Ministerial Meeting held in Manama, Bahrain on the 30th of November 2004, the Governments of Algeria,
Arrangements of Inaugural Ministerial Meeting of the Middle East &…
Under the gracious patronage of His Highness the Prime Minister, Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa , the Inaugural
Press Conference of H.E. Shaikh Ebrahim bin Khalifa Al Khalifa Underse…
Ladies and Gentlemen Representatives of the Press & the Media, It is my pleasure to welcome you
Financial Action Task Force Fully Supports Middle East & North Afr…
In a press release issued at the end of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary Meeting, held in Paris at the
Bahrain to Host New Anti-Money Laundering Regional Body
The Kingdom of Bahrain will host the secretariat of the new Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force
International Meeting on Money Laundering
A meeting on the proposed establishment of an anti-money laundering body for the Middle East and North Africa region
International Meeting on Money Laundering to be Held in Bahrain
A meeting on the proposed establishment of an anti-money laundering body for the Middle East and North Africa region