His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Mubarak Al Thani, Head of the Qatar Financial Information Unit (QFIU), participated in the first annual general meeting of the Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA-ARIN), hosted by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 8 to 9 October 2025.
The meeting brought together senior dignitaries and representatives from law enforcement and judicial bodies, along with regional and international organizations engaged in anti-corruption and asset recovery efforts.
This inaugural meeting marked the official launch of MENA-ARIN as a regional platform for cooperation and knowledge exchange in the fields of asset recovery and financial integrity, contributing to the efforts of member states to combat corruption and financial crimes and to enhance transparency in financial systems.
The agenda featured interactive sessions and technical workshops addressing cross-border cooperation in asset recovery, mechanisms for asset tracing and freezing, and information exchange among member states, in addition to reviewing national and regional experiences in managing seized and confiscated assets.
The event also witnessed the presentation of the Network’s Charter and the Letter of Intent by member states, establishing a regional cooperation framework aimed at strengthening coordination in the areas of asset recovery, anti-corruption, and financial crime prevention.
The participation of Qatar Financial Information Unit underscores the State of Qatar’s commitment to supporting regional initiatives that foster international cooperation in combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and asset recovery, while reaffirming the Unit’s role as an active partner in advancing financial integrity and transparency worldwide.