The Central Bank of Bahrain published a release on the 86th meeting of the Committee of Central Bank Governors of the Gulf Cooperation Council, chaired by CBB Governor Khalid Humaidan in Manama as part of Bahrain’s chairmanship of the 46th GCC session. The meeting brought together the GCC central bank governors and GCC Secretary General Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi to discuss priorities for strengthening cross-border cooperation. Agenda items included recommendations from committees and working groups on GCC payment systems, banking sector supervision and oversight, and financial technologies. Participants also discussed exchanging cybersecurity information within the banking sector and member states’ efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
Central Bank of Bahrain 2026-02-16
Central Bank of Bahrain chairs 86th GCC central bank governors meeting on payment systems, fintech, cybersecurity and AML/CFT cooperation
The Central Bank of Bahrain hosted the 86th meeting of the Committee of Central Bank Governors of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Manama, focusing on enhancing cross-border cooperation. Key discussions included GCC payment systems, banking sector supervision, financial technologies, cybersecurity information exchange, and efforts against money laundering and terrorist financing.