Financial Media Forum 2025
Shaping the Future of the Financial Sector: The Balance Between Influence and Responsibility
Date and Venue: Dubai – 1ˢᵗ May, 2025
The second edition was held under the theme “Shaping the Future of the Financial Sector: The Balance Between Influence and Responsibility”, which marked a significant development in scope and participation. The forum brought together more than 100 media professionals and students, alongside government leaders and experts from international organisations, including the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Over 40 national and international media organisations participated in the event.
Key Topics
- The Future of the Financial Landscape on the Global Agenda: The first session highlighted the evolving role of international organisations in supporting regional financial transformations, in addition to the Ministry of Finance’s vision for the future of international financial relations.
- Financial Awareness and Social Welfare: The second session explored the direct impact of financial literacy in enhancing social stability and improving quality of life.
- Financial Sustainability and the Future of Government Spending: The fourth session addressed ways to balance financial sustainability with continued government support for economic growth, with a focus on the efficient management of public financial resources.
- Interactive Session for University Students (“UAE Global Cadres” Initiative): The session introduced students to training and employment opportunities within international financial organisations.
- Workshop on the Governance Principles and Financial Data Analysis: A specialised workshop designed for media professionals, focusing on best practices in analysing financial data and reports.
- The forum also featured a series of panel discussions and workshops addressing key topics, including the future trends of the financial sector, financial awareness and social welfare, public-private sector partnerships, financial sustainability and government spending, data governance, in addition to a dedicated session for students under the "UAE Global Cadres" Initiative.
Key Speakers
H.E. Younis Haji AlKhoori
Undersecretary of the Ministry of
Finance
H.E. Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi
Secretary-General of the UAE Media Council
Ali Abdullah Sharafi
Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the
International Financial Relations
Sector, Ministry of Finance
Dr. Ahmed Rostom
Senior Financial Sector Specialist at the World Bank
H.E. Mohammed Al Hammadi
Director-General of the Emirates News Agency (WAM)
Azza Ali Aljassmi
Director of the Government Communications Department
at the Ministry of Finance
Mohammed Boutaleb
Director of Al Mal Economic Channel
Hamad Saeed Al Awadhi
Financial Expert, Government Budget and Revenue Sector at the Ministry of Finance
Eng. Bassem Al Nemer
Director of the Engineering Contracts Department at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
Amna Al Shamsi
Director of the Financial Policies and Government Accounting Standards Department at the Ministry of Finance
Amna Salem Al Jabri
Director of the Financial Studies Division
at the Dubai Department of Finance
Thuraiya Hamid Alhashmi
Director of International Financial Relations and Organisations Department at the Ministry of Finance
Dr. Sofiene Gaaloul
Acting Director of the Capacity Development & Innovation Department, the Arab Monetary Fund
Sarah Al Hosani
Operations Analyst at the World Bank
Mariam Ibrahim Al Hajri
Acting Director of the Governance and Data Analysis Office at the Ministry of Finance
Maitha Al Zahmi
Governance and Data Analysis Executive, Ministry of Finance
Shamsa Al Raisi
Governance and Data Analysis Executive
at the Ministry of Finance
Highlights
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