CBUAE to host Mena Leaders' Summit on Financial Inclusion

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the CBUAE, in partnership with the Arab Monetary Fund and the World Bank, will host the Mena Leaders' Summit on Financial Inclusion 2025. Taking place in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 17-18, 2025, the summit will be held under the theme, “Shaping Regional and Global Agendas”.

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Held for the first time in the UAE, the summit underscores the country’s commitment to advancing the global agenda for financial inclusion, financial health and well-being, and reinforces its position as a leading international financial hub. The event will also witness the official launch of the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion, highlighting the UAE's leadership in developing a more inclusive and sustainable financial ecosystem.

The Mena Financial Inclusion Leaders’ Summit aims to bring together policymakers, regulatory authorities and leaders from the global financial sector to establish a shared vision from Abu Dhabi that promotes financial inclusion and financial health at both regional and international levels.

The summit will focus on fostering impactful partnerships to advance progress in areas such as digital innovation, consumer protection, gender equality and financial well-being. It will further align national and regional priorities with global development agendas, enhance knowledge exchange and promote cooperation to ensure equitable access to financial services and the development of inclusive, responsible and sustainable financial regulations.