Sheikh Mansour chairs Financial Stability Council meeting as body approves AI roadmap and inaugural stability conference
UAE Financial Stability Council, chaired by Sheikh Mansour, reviewed resilience measures, approved an AI roadmap for risk monitoring and greenlit a national Financial Stability Conference
The Financial Stability Council met under the chairmanship of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan to review implementation of prior decisions and approve new measures to strengthen the UAE financial system. The meeting covered follow-up on previous recommendations, updates from working groups and a new artificial intelligence roadmap designed to improve risk detection and decision making. Council members also approved plans to host the country’s first Financial Stability Conference to bring regulators, institutions and experts together. The session underlined coordinated action to preserve financial resilience amid changing economic conditions.
Council reviews follow up on previous decisions
The meeting began with a status review of actions taken since the council’s prior session. Officials reported on measures implemented by member entities to respond to current economic and market conditions. Working groups presented progress updates across supervision, liquidity monitoring and contingency planning. The council assessed remaining gaps and directed targeted follow-up where needed.
Artificial intelligence roadmap approved to boost monitoring
Members approved a comprehensive AI plan aimed at harnessing modern technologies to support the council’s mandate. The roadmap focuses on using data analytics and machine learning to enhance the council’s capacity to identify emerging risks and model systemic stress. Officials said the plan will strengthen scenario analysis, speed information sharing and improve the quality of policy advice. Implementation is expected to increase the timeliness and precision of the council’s risk assessments.
Inaugural Financial Stability Conference given the green light
The council agreed to convene the UAE’s first national Financial Stability Conference to foster dialogue among regulators, financial institutions and policy makers. The conference will act as a platform to exchange best practices, review global developments and deepen cooperation on resilience-building measures. Organizers aim for the event to support cross-sector learning and bolster the UAE’s preparedness for financial shocks. The council viewed the conference as a strategic step to elevate national coordination on stability issues.
Coordinated institutional participation noted at the meeting
The session included senior representatives from key financial authorities and regulatory bodies across the UAE. Attendees included the Minister of State for Financial Affairs Mohammed bin Hadi Al Hosani, Central Bank Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama and the chairman of the Securities and Commodities Authority Mohammed Ali Al Sharrafa Al Hammadi. Leaders from Abu Dhabi Global Market and the Dubai Financial Services Authority, along with the Central Bank assistant governor for monetary policy and financial stability Ibrahim Al Zaabi, also took part. The breadth of participation underscored the council’s cross-institutional approach to oversight.
Measures discussed to sustain system resilience
Deliberations addressed concrete measures to preserve market functioning and financial intermediation under potential stress scenarios. The council reviewed liquidity monitoring frameworks, supervisory coordination mechanisms and the readiness of payment and settlement systems. There was a focus on ensuring that regulatory tools are calibrated to respond rapidly while maintaining market confidence. Members emphasized the need for clear contingency arrangements and enhanced information exchange protocols.
Next steps and timeline for implementation
Following approvals at the meeting, the council set out next steps for rolling out the AI roadmap and organizing the Financial Stability Conference. Working groups will prepare detailed implementation plans, timelines and resource assessments for the council’s review. Authorities will also coordinate public communications and outreach to market participants to ensure readiness and transparency. The council committed to monitoring progress closely and reconvening to assess outcomes and adjust measures as required.
The meeting concluded with Sheikh Mansour stressing the importance of continued collaboration and integration among member entities to boost the financial system’s resilience. He highlighted the role of advanced technologies and data-driven decision making in strengthening supervisory effectiveness and supporting sustainable development objectives. Council members affirmed their commitment to sustained coordination to ensure the UAE financial sector can adapt to evolving economic and financial challenges.
