Arab Monetary Fund Organizes The 23rd Meeting of the Financial Stability Task Force in Arab Countries 30–31 March 2026, Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates

The Arab Monetary Fund inaugurated today, Monday, the 23rd regular meeting of the Financial Stability Task Force in Arab Countries, held virtually over two days, with the participation of representatives from Arab central banks and monetary authorities, alongside a number of regional and international institutions.

The meeting comes amid ongoing global economic developments and challenges, underscoring the importance of strengthening financial stability frameworks and enhancing the readiness of the banking sector in Arab countries.

The Task Force operates under the Council of Arab Central Bank Governors and Monetary Authorities and comprises directors of financial stability departments at these institutions, in addition to the Arab Monetary Fund, which serves as the technical secretariat. The meeting also includes representatives from several international institutions, including the Financial Stability Board and the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.

In this context, H.E. Dr. Fahad M. Alturki, Director General Chairman of the Board of the Arab Monetary Fund, commended the efforts of Arab central banks in تعزيزthe soundness of the financial and banking sector and in adopting international best standards and practices. He noted that the average capital adequacy ratio of the Arab banking sector reached around 18.4 percent by the end of 2025, while the non-performing loans ratio stood at approximately 7.9 percent, reflecting the resilience of banking indicators.

His Excellency also highlighted the importance of participation from regional and international financial institutions, given their added value in enriching discussions and facilitating knowledge exchange. He further emphasized the strong interest of Their Excellencies, Governors of Arab central banks and monetary authorities, in the work of the Task Force, and its important role in supporting dialogue and sharing experiences at both the regional and international levels.