The second edition of the Arab Payment Week (APW) is set to begin today and will continue until 29 January 2025, at the Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel and Resort. Organized by Buna, the cross-border payment system for the Arab world, the event provides a platform for experts and leaders in the financial sector to discuss developments in payments and financial services, explore ways to strengthen the sector’s future, and ensure its sustainability.
The event brings together over 50 speakers and 300 participants from leading global financial institutions. The program covers key topics such as instant payments, cross-border transactions, compliance, financial crime prevention, and emerging technologies such as Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), artificial intelligence, and tokenized securities.
APW provides a platform to exchange knowledge and trigger collaboration. It focuses on improvements to financial market infrastructures, advances in regional and international cooperation in payments, and contributions to economic growth across the region.
In this context, Dr. Fahad M. Alturki, Director General and Chairman of the Arab Monetary Fund and Chairman of Buna, stated: “The event reflects the region’s commitment to foster innovation and strengthen effective partnerships in the financial sector. It also emphasizes the importance of adopting international standards to enhance financial inclusion and achieve sustainable development, by enabling the financial sector to adapt to global changes and meet future demands successfully.”
The APW program can be viewed by clicking here Arab Payment Week