The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) inaugurated the 30th meeting of the Arab Financial Inclusion Task Force, held virtually over two days with representatives from Arab central banks and regional and international financial institutions. The task force operates under the Council of Arab Central Banks and Monetary Authorities’ Governors and comprises directors of financial inclusion departments at Arab central banks, with the AMF acting as its technical secretariat. Participation includes the World Bank and the Better Than Cash Alliance. AMF Director General Fahad M. Alturki highlighted a focus on coordination across Arab countries on financial inclusion priorities, including issues linked to accelerating digital transformation and global economic challenges, as well as promoting financial health and consumer protection, alongside noting gradual improvements in financial inclusion indicators across Arab countries.
Arab Monetary Fund 2026-04-27
Arab Monetary Fund inaugurates virtual 30th Arab Financial Inclusion Task Force meeting
The Arab Monetary Fund inaugurated the 30th meeting of the Arab Financial Inclusion Task Force, held virtually with representatives from Arab central banks and international institutions including the World Bank and Better Than Cash Alliance. Discussions focus on coordinating financial inclusion priorities across Arab countries, particularly around digital transformation, global economic challenges, financial health and consumer protection, amid gradual improvements in regional inclusion indicators.