Al Awadi Re-elected as IOSCO Chairman for Middle East

Waleed Al Awadi, CEO of the UAE's SCA, has been re-elected as Chairman of the IOSCO Africa and Middle East Regional Committee for 2026-2028. This highlights the region's importance in the global financial architecture.

Waleed Saeed Al Awadi, CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) of the United Arab Emirates, has been re-elected as Chairman of the Africa and Middle East Regional Committee of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) for the 2026-2028 term. This decision was made during the organization's recent meeting. IOSCO is the leading international body of securities regulators. Al Awadi has been leading the SCA since 2012. Under his leadership, the authority has achieved significant milestones in developing the capital markets.

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