The State of Qatar, represented by the National Anti-Money Laundering & Terrorism Financing Committee and the Financial Information Unit, participated in the 42nd Plenary of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), held in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco, from 11 to 13 May 2026.
Qatar’s delegation included Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Mubarak Al Thani, Head of the Financial Information Unit and member of the National Anti-Money Laundering & Terrorism Financing Committee, Mr. Mohammed Saree Rashid Al Kaabi, Secretary-General of the National Anti-Money Laundering & Terrorism Financing Committee, along with a number of experts.
The meeting discussed a range of topics related to strengthening frameworks for combating money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing. Discussions also covered enhanced follow-up reports, preparations for the third round of mutual evaluations, and MENAFATF action plans. Furthermore, the meeting approved a number of decisions and recommendations aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of national systems among member states, thereby supporting efforts to address emerging threats and risks in line with international standards.
Qatar’s participation reflects its continued commitment to supporting MENAFATF’s efforts and contributing to the development of the national framework, enhancing the effectiveness of national measures to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing, while ensuring alignment with the international standards issued by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).