Dubai: The UAE Financial Markets Association (UAE FMA) is set to host the 48th Interarab Cambist Association (ICA) Conference and Exhibition from November 13 to 15 at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai. The premier Arab financial event will bring together more than 500 industry experts representing financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and research centres from over 20 countries, marking a significant milestone that reaffirms the UAE’s position as a global financial hub.

The three-day event is the Arab world’s leading platform for exchanging expertise in trading, treasury, fintech, and corporate investment. It aims to support regional integration, keep pace with digital transformation, and promote financial sustainability across the region.

On this occasion, Mohammed Al Hashemi, Chairman of the UAE Financial Markets Association (UAE FMA), said: “The ICA Conference exemplifies the UAE’s commitment to strengthening its position as a capital of finance and technology, and reflects Dubai’s ability to bring global financial thought leaders together under one roof.” 

“We are not hosting a traditional conference but creating a strategic space for joint planning and reshaping the investment landscape in view of technological and economic shifts.” He expressed his delight in welcoming participating delegations to Dubai, where institutional efficiency meets technological innovation and forward-looking vision,” he emphasised.

Al Hashemi added: “The UAE FMA is proud to serve as a partner in advancing Arab financial integration and in providing a platform that rises to the challenges and opportunities ahead. In its previous editions, the ICA Conference hosted a distinguished roster of global figures, including former US President Bill Clinton, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, and former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, underscoring the strength of international participation and the significance of the topics on its agenda.”

The conference will focus on six core themes that represent the driving force behind current transformations in the financial system. The topics will include the future of fintech and innovation in services, macroeconomic shifts and their impact on regional markets, treasury and risk management amid geopolitical challenges, asset and wealth strategies in a volatile environment, and legislative reforms and their role in stimulating growth, as well as financial sustainability, along with environmental and social responsibility.

The event will also host international speakers from leading financial institutions and world-renowned universities such as Oxford, MIT, and LSE. It will feature high-level panel discussions that bridge academic insight with practical application, offering an ideal platform for decision-makers, investors, and financial innovators.

The conference will also feature a dedicated exhibition highlighting cutting-edge innovations in the fintech sector, including advanced risk management systems, digital trading platforms, blockchain technologies, and AI-driven data analytics solutions. In addition, the event will facilitate high-impact business-to-business networking, bilateral meetings, and tailored opportunities to connect investors with leading financial innovators.

Founded in Beirut, Lebanon in 1972, the Interarab Cambist Association (ICA) includes representatives from 14 Arab countries. The ICA is committed to advancing professional standards, the unification of international practices, and strengthening regional cooperation in the areas of trading, asset and treasury management.

For registration and further information, please visit: https://icaconferencedubai.com, and https://www.uaefma.com.