Emirati Professional Appointed Vice-Chair of Global Financial Crime Coalition Advisory Board
Mohamed Shalo's selection underscores the UAE's growing influence in international efforts to combat financial crime and reinforces the nation's commitment to safeguarding global financial integrity.
The Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime has appointed Mohamed Shalo, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Communications at the General Secretariat of the National Committee for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing, as Vice-Chair of its Advisory Board.
The appointment represents a significant recognition of Emirati expertise in combating financial crime and reflects the UAE’s expanding role within specialised international forums dedicated to financial security. Hamid Saif Al Zaabi, Secretary-General and Vice-Chair of the National Committee for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing, emphasised that Emirati professionals possess the requisite knowledge and capabilities to contribute meaningfully to international initiatives addressing financial crime.
Al Zaabi noted that nurturing Emirati talent and developing professional capabilities form essential components of building a robust national framework whilst strengthening the UAE’s standing in international cooperation. He highlighted that the nation’s reputation in this domain stems from its dedication to cross-border partnerships and collaborative solutions to shared challenges.
Xolisile Khanyile, Chair of the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime, welcomed Shalo’s appointment, acknowledging his strategic expertise, partnership-building abilities and capacity to influence the Coalition’s priorities. The Advisory Board provides essential guidance to the Coalition’s strategic direction, drawing upon practical experience and contemporary insights to maintain alignment with evolving policy landscapes and emerging risks.
Shalo described the appointment as a testament to the UAE leadership’s investment in developing Emirati talent and their presence within leading international institutions. He underscored the nation’s institutional expertise in combating financial crime, cultivated through dedicated national efforts and robust international partnerships.
The Coalition, established in 2018, operates through regional chapters and specialised working groups to amplify awareness of financial crime’s consequences, facilitate information and expertise exchange between public and private sectors, and identify emerging vulnerabilities within anti-money laundering frameworks. Through these mechanisms, it supports the development of increasingly effective policies and solutions addressing financial crime in all its manifestations.
Source: WAM