The DFSA and The Union of Arab Securities Authorities Lead Regional Discussion on Innovation and Regulatory Advancement
Regional financial regulators gathered during Dubai AI Week 2025 to discuss integrating fintech, digital assets, and emerging technologies into regulatory frameworks to promote sustainable growth and investor protection.
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Union of Arab Securities Authorities (UASA) co-hosted a Regulatory Insights Session at the DIFC as part of Dubai AI Week 2025. The session brought together senior representatives from regulatory and capital market authorities across the Arab region to explore opportunities and challenges posed by the rapid evolution of financial technology, digital assets, and artificial intelligence.
During the event, DFSA Chairman Fadel Al Ali emphasised the importance of collaborative dialogue and regulatory innovation, stating, 'Innovation is no longer a concept of the future – it is a present-day imperative.' The session also provided an update on the DFSA’s Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform, which has issued over 46 million compromise indicators since its establishment in 2020, and highlighted plans to enhance the platform with new data feeds. A tour of the DIFC Innovation Hub further underscored the commitment to fostering innovation, enterprise, and sustainable growth. The event concluded with a commitment to deepen future cooperation and knowledge exchange among regional regulatory bodies.