On February 5, 2026, the third annual “Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance Conference” was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The conference is regarded as an influential international platform contributing to the development of policies and approaches in the field of anti-money laundering at both regional and global levels. Fuad Aliyev, Director of the Cooperation Department of the Financial Monitoring Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan, participated in the event as a speaker.

The conference brought together senior representatives of regulatory authorities, policymakers, banking and financial sector professionals, as well as international experts to discuss emerging trends, global challenges, and solutions in anti-money laundering, financial crime prevention, and compliance.

During his presentation, Fuad Aliyev addressed existing challenges in the exchange of information at both international and national levels and highlighted technology-driven approaches to addressing these issues. He also provided detailed insights into Azerbaijan’s institutional framework in this area and presented the Suspicious Activities Monitoring System (SAMS) developed by the Financial Monitoring Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The presentation was met with strong interest from international participants and was regarded as a reflection of Azerbaijan’s growing role in the field of financial monitoring and compliance. It was also recognized as one of the conference’s notable contributions in terms of sharing best practices.

The conference served as an important international platform for decision-makers from the Middle East and other regions to engage in strategic dialogue, align policy approaches, and explore new opportunities for cooperation.