Dubai Set to Host 4th Arab Actuarial Conference 2026

Dubai is preparing to welcome the fourth installment of the Arab Actuarial Conference, taking place from February 4th to 6th, 2026, at the Millenium Plaza Downtown Hotel. This pivotal event, co-organized by the UAE Insurance Federation, General Arab Insurance Federation (GAIF), and MenaMoney, promises to gather prominent experts from the realms of insurance, finance, and risk management.

The conference will assemble actuaries, investment professionals, national healthcare representatives, regulators, and government officials, offering a unique venue to address both longstanding and novel financial risks. Participants from financial ministries, central banks, insurance companies, actuarial firms, universities, and professional unions across the MENA region are expected to join.

Under the theme “The World from an Actuarial Eye,” this year's conference will focus on utilizing AI and data analytics to transform the insurance and financial industries. Key discussions will delve into health insurance dynamics in Arab markets, risk-based capital methodologies, the evolving role of actuaries in banking, the influence of Generative AI on actuarial tasks, pension stability, catastrophe risk assessment, and the integration of digital assets in insurance.

Designed to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange, the conference aims to yield innovative solutions that enhance financial preparedness and societal resilience. Attendees will examine the shifting duties of actuaries in the face of swift technological advancements and emerging financial obstacles, offering valuable perspectives on adapting to AI, machine learning, and data-driven methodologies.

As Dubai hosts this significant multi-regional gathering, the fourth Arab Actuarial Conference is set to bolster professional connections, highlight the latest innovations, and provide pragmatic insights for decision-makers throughout the MENA region.