The 2-day conference on “Excellence in Operational Risk MENA (Middle-East and North Africa)” held in Dubai, UAE, brought together industry leaders and risk management professionals to address critical challenges in managing operational risk within financial institutions. As a workshop leader, participation included a specialized session focused on mitigating operational risk within compliance functions. The session emphasized the importance of developing key controls that banks must implement to safeguard their operations against potential failures and regulatory breaches. For a comprehensive overview of the key topics discussed, visit the link above.