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11 June 2026 | Shangri-La, Dubai, UAE

Decision-Makers Roundtable on Real-Time Risk Intelligence and Fraud Prevention

Redefining Risk Performance in a Digitally Connected Economy

Overview

TLR brings together leading banks, fintech innovators, and risk professionals for an in-depth exploration of next-generation financial crime prevention and risk operations. This event will spotlight cutting-edge AI technologies that help institutions stay ahead of emerging fraud threats, streamline compliance, and improve customer trust.
Through expert-led discussions, practical demonstrations, and collaborative dialogue, attendees will gain actionable insights into how advanced risk management solutions can accelerate their digital transformation and strengthen operational resilience.

UAE Decision-Makers Roundtable is an exclusive, closed-door roundtable convening 10–15 senior banking and fintech executives for a high-level strategic dialogue on the future of AI-powered risk management. Taking place on 11 June 2026 in Dubai, UAE, this executive roundtable will provide a focused environment for peer-to-peer exchange, practical insights, and structured discussions on modernizing fraud, AML, and risk workflows through next-generation technology.

Key Topics of Discussion

Applying AI and machine learning for proactive fraud detection
Building unified, end-to-end risk operations across fraud, AML, and compliance
Strengthening real-time decisioning and reducing false positives
Enhancing digital customer journeys while improving security
Strengthening data foundations and operational readiness for AI adoption
Case insights on modernising risk platforms across global institutions
Prioritising investments and designing scalable implementation roadmaps

Event Format

Each session will include:

Case Studies

In-depth analysis of successful use cases from other markets.

Roundtable Discussions

Interactive discussions among participants to share perspectives and identify solutions.

Expert Presentations

Insights on industry trends and best practices.

We'll aggregate participant insights through a survey to inform the roundtable proceedings and distribute key points and minutes to attendees and a wider audience under Chatham House Rules.

Research Brief: Beyond Loss Prevention: How GCC Banks Are Redefining Fraud Resilience

We are pleased to share a research brief produced by The Leaders Roundtables / 3A Ventures, in association with Feedzai — prepared ahead of our executive roundtable on Intelligent Risk & Fraud Prevention in GCC Banking.

Fraud strategy in the UAE and broader GCC has moved decisively beyond loss control. This brief examines three structural forces reshaping how Fraud Prevention Executives operate — and what genuine resilience now requires.

Three observations that shaped the brief:

→ Fraud is now a confidence event, not just a financial one. The wrong decision during a stress event doesn't just cost money — it costs customer trust, and that damage compounds before operations teams can respond.

→ AI-enabled fraud has gone mass-market. Deepfake video interviews, synthetic identities, and generative AI scam scripts are no longer edge cases. They are the norm — and money mule networks are increasingly using GCC accounts as their receiving leg.

→ Operational capacity — not detection capability — is often the binding constraint. When a stress event hits, alert volumes, investigation queues, and SAR workloads surge together. How an institution's operating model is structured determines whether it holds.

The performance gap matters: Best-in-Class EMEA institutions achieve fraud detection rates above 70% with false positive ratios around 14:1. Developing institutions sit below 40% detection — with ratios exceeding 50:1. That gap is widening. GCC banks, with their younger tech stacks and forward-looking regulatory environment, are well placed to close it.

The brief has been produced in association with Feedzai, whose fraud benchmarking data and technology context inform several sections. Feedzai's capabilities are referenced as illustrative examples — the analysis and framing are independent.

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Participants

Nisreen Sabri

SVP, Head of Business Risk & Governance

First Abu Dhabi Bank, UAE

Miriam Antalikova

Chief Risk & Compliance Officer

du Pay, UAE

Nitin Bhandari

SVP & Head of Payit Digital Wallet

First Abu Dhabi Bank, UAE

Enaz Ebrahim

SVP, Head of Consumer Payments

Network International, UAE

Varun Gehani

Head of Risk & Compliance

e& money, UAE

Muna Salvi

Head of Governace, Risk and Control (Business Banking)

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, UAE

Fahim uz Zaman

Managing Director

3A Ventures International, UAE

Kate Yurechka

EVP, Head of Digital Banking

Saudi Investment Bank, KSA

Ankush Duggal

VP, Customer Performance, Fraud

Mastercard, UAE

Anand Unadkat

Head of Credit & ESG Risk

United Arab Bank, UAE

Abdelhadi Mustafa

Head of IT (Dubai)

Iraqi Islamic Bank, UAE

Ammar Al Ghazu

Operational Risk Manager, Compliance & Risk Department

Iraqi Islamic Bank, UAE

Fayez Bsaiso

Head of Data Platform & AI

Ajman Bank, UAE

Muhammad Wissam Alkhabbaz

Manager Cyber Security Architecture

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, UAE

Qabil Shah

Global VP Growth

Feedzai, UAE

Mark Crichton

Solutions Consultant

Feedzai, UK

Megan Healy

Account Executive

Feedzai, UAE

Ayman Al Qudsi

Senior Advisor

3A Ventures International, UAE

Partners

Event Highlights

Thank YOU and the wonderful TLR team for the very well-organized event. It was truly insightful, and I enjoyed taking part in this and being around the table with such prominent industry thought leaders. I look forward to the next event.

Zein Malhas
Blink by Capital Bank, Jordan

Testimonials

I would like to thank you and the team for organizing this excellent event. I loved participating as well as sharing and hearing insights from industry leaders.

Nitin Bhandari
SVP & Head of Payit Digital Wallet, First Abu Dhabi Bank, UAE

I extend sincere appreciation to the TLR team for their professionalism, coordination and logistical support. The event's success was further elevated by the skilled moderation. I'm grateful for the recognition and look forward to continued collaboration.

Fredy Aga
CFO, Trust Bank, Singapore

I’d like to echo the heartfelt thank you to our friends, paritcipants and partners, the UAE Decision Makers Roundtable was indeed and event worth attending. Insightful discussion, collaborative spirit, active paritcipants and interactive session made it a great success.

Gyorgy Ladics
Regional MD MENASA, Silverlake, UAE

I commend TLR for hosting a productive forum on digital banking. The exchange of expertise between global leaders, particularly from Poland, UAE, Singapore, Jordan, India and Oman, was enlightening. I appreciate the opportunity to contribute and look forward to future collaborations.

Aleksandra Krajewska
Banking Strategy & Digitization Expert, UAE

Insightful event, well organized and good networking.
Thank you Fahim uz Zaman and The Leaders Roundtables (TLR) team.

M. Ibrahim Iqbal
SVP, Head of Digital Platforms, Dubai Islamic Bank, UAE

Why attend?

Expert insights

Gain valuable perspectives from industry thought leaders and peers on the latest trends and innovations in core banking and payments.

Networking opportunities

Connect with senior bankers, fintech innovators and industry experts, fostering collaborations and partnerships.

Regional focus

Dive into the unique challenges and opportunities facing GCC's financial sector, tailored to the local context.

Leave with actionable strategies and best practices to modernize core banking systems, enhance payments infrastructures and drive digital transformation.

Practical takeaways

Exclusive format

Staying ahead

Engage in intimate and interactive roundtable discussions, ensuring meaningful interactions and knowledge-sharing.

Stay up-to-date on regulatory requirements, security threats and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.

Agenda

09:00

Welcome and Introduction

09:10

Transforming Core: The Convergence of Emerging Tech and Open Banking

Presentation by Partner / Expert / Bank Client

Panel Discussion: Transforming Core: The Convergence of Emerging Tech and Open Banking