The Arab Monetary Fund Organizes the 19th Meeting of the Arab Committee for Credit Information

The 19th regular meeting of the Arab Committee for Credit Information commences today, Monday, and will be held over two days via video conferencing. The Committee, for which the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) serves as the Secretariat, is a specialized body established under the Council of Governors of Arab Central Banks and Monetary Agencies. Its members include directors and officials from credit information centers at Arab central banks and monetary agencies, in addition to managers from licensed national credit information companies. 

The meetings are also regularly attended by representatives from the International Committee on Credit Reporting (ICCR), along with several other regional and international institutions.

In this context, H.E. Dr. Fahad M. Alturki, Director General Chairman of the Board of the Arab Monetary Fund, emphasized that credit information systems represent a fundamental pillar of the modern financial system, playing a vital role in enhancing lending efficiency, improving risk management, and supporting financial inclusion, in alignment with international best practices. By addressing key focus areas, the Arab Committee for Credit Information can contribute significantly to broader goals of sustainable economic growth and financial inclusion across the Arab region.

His Excellency also commended the participation of relevant regional and international financial institutions and their valuable contributions to enriching the dialogue.

Arab Monetary Fund Launches Executive Education Program on "Tax Policy and Tax System Management"

In collaboration with HEC Paris and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

As part of a pioneering step to enhance institutional capacity across the Arab region, the Arab Monetary Fund, in collaboration with HEC Paris and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has launched an Executive Education Program titled "Tax Policy and Tax System Management."

His Excellency Dr. Fahad M. Alturki, Director General Chairman of the Board of the Arab Monetary Fund, inaugurated the program with a keynote address highlighting the importance of this six-month initiative, which targets policymakers and experts from Arab countries. The program aligns with the Fund’s new 2025–2030 strategy, which focuses on strengthening institutional capacity and developing economic and financial competencies across the region.

The program combines self-paced learning, in-person attendance, and virtual interaction to offer a comprehensive educational experience led by international experts. It covers critical topics such as global tax policy, digital transformation in tax administration, resource mobilization, reducing tax gaps, and the latest trends in international taxation.