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INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT
International
Banking
Dialogues
Connecting Arab Banks to the World
The Union of Arab Banks convenes high-level dialogue platforms that bring together
banking leaders, regulators, and international financial institutions to address the issues shaping global finance.
OUR DIALOGUE PLATFORMS
Three regions.
One shared
agenda.
Where regional insight meets international policy and financial leadership.
Each platform creates a trusted setting for regulatory dialogue, knowledge
exchange, resilient banking relationships, and new avenues for cooperation.
BRUSSELS
SINCE 2015
Arab–European
Banking Dialogue
Closer cooperation between Arab and European
banking communities.
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NEW YORK
SINCE 2006
US–MENA Private
Sector Dialogue
A flagship forum for Arab and American financial
leadership.
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TÜRKIYE
STRATEGIC PLATFORM
Arab–Turkish
Banking Dialogue
Advancing trade, investment, and regional
financial integration.
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A CONNECTED FINANCIAL FUTURE
Dialogue that
moves institutions
forward.
UAB creates the institutional space for leaders to address shared challenges, align perspectives, and translate trusted
relationships into practical financial cooperation.
POLICY
MARKETS
INNOVATION
PARTNERSHIP
ARAB–EUROPEAN
Banking
Dialogue
BRUSSELS · ESTABLISHED 2015
UAB’s institutional platform for cooperation
between Arab and European banking
communities.
Organized in partnership with the European Central Bank, the European Banking
Federation, the OECD, FATF, the European Commission, and leading European
banking associations, it promotes regulatory dialogue, correspondent banking
relationships, financial stability, sustainable finance, and closer economic integration between Arab and European financial markets.
INSTITUTIONAL BRIDGE
Connecting public and private sector stakeholders across Arab and European financial markets.
OBJECTIVES
Cooperation with purpose.
Five priorities guide the dialogue’s work across institutions,
policy, investment, and innovation.
Strengthen cooperation
between Arab and European
banking institutions.
Promote dialogue on
regulatory and supervisory
developments.
Encourage investment and
cross-border financial
cooperation.
Support sustainable finance
and financial innovation.
Facilitate collaboration
between public and private
sector stakeholders.
AREAS OF COOPERATION
The issues shaping
connected markets.
A focused agenda spanning regulatory, market, and
transformation priorities.
Banking regulation & supervision
Sustainable finance & ESG
Correspondent banking
Cross-border investment
Basel implementation
Financial innovation & digital transformation
Capital markets
Financial stability
WHY IT MATTERS
The Euro-Arab Banking Dialogue provides a trusted platform for addressing common regulatory and market challenges while fostering long-term cooperation between Arab and European financial institutions. It contributes to stronger financial connectivity, greater regulatory convergence, and expanded business opportunities across both regions.
US–MENA
Private Sector
Dialogue (PSD)
New York · Established 2006
A high-level forum for Arab and American banking leaders confronting global banking challenges.
Launched in partnership with the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the Arab–U.S. Banking Dialogue addresses AML/CFT, international sanctions, correspondent banking, regulatory compliance, FATCA, digital finance, and emerging risks. Today it remains one of UAB’s flagship international dialogue platforms.
Flagship dialogue
Maintaining trusted relationships and access to international financial markets.
OBJECTIVES
Resilience through exchange.
A structured forum for cooperation, policy dialogue, risk awareness, and professional exchange.
Strengthen cooperation between Arab and U.S. financial institutions.
Promote regulatory dialogue and policy exchange.
Support resilient correspondent banking relationships.
Address emerging risks affecting international banking.
Encourage knowledge sharing and professional cooperation.
AREAS OF COOPERATION
Navigating a changing global system.
Shared priorities for compliance, technology, security, and risk.
AML/CFT compliance
Correspondent banking
Digital assets
Cybersecurity
International sanctions
FATCA & cross-border regulations
Financial technology (FinTech)
Risk management
WHY IT MATTERS
As global banking regulation continues to evolve, maintaining strong relationships between Arab and U.S. financial institutions is essential for preserving access to international financial markets. The dialogue provides a structured forum for addressing regulatory challenges, exchanging best practices, and strengthening cross-border banking cooperation.
Arab–Turkish
Banking
Dialogue
Connecting Europe, Asia & the Middle East
A strategic platform strengthening financial cooperation between Arab and Turkish banking institutions.
It provides a forum for dialogue on regional banking developments, investment opportunities, and financial sector cooperation. The dialogue reflects the growing economic relationship between the Arab region and Türkiye while encouraging partnerships that support sustainable growth, trade, and investment.
A STRATEGIC CONNECTION
Supporting sustainable growth, trade, investment, and deeper regional integration.
OBJECTIVES
Partnership across regions.
Strengthening institutional relationships while opening new paths for investment, trade, and financial innovation.
Strengthen banking cooperation between Arab countries and Türkiye.
Promote cross-border investment and trade finance.
Encourage knowledge exchange and institutional partnerships.
Support Islamic finance and financial innovation.
Foster regional economic integration.
AREAS OF COOPERATION
Finance that enables growth.
A practical agenda connecting institutions, sectors, and markets.
Islamic banking & finance
SME financing
Financial innovation
Infrastructure financing
Trade finance
Cross-border investment
Digital banking
Regional economic cooperation
WHY IT MATTERS
Türkiye occupies a strategic position connecting Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, making it an important financial and commercial partner for the Arab region. The dialogue helps strengthen institutional relationships, facilitate business opportunities, and promote greater regional financial integration.
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