Waleed Al Awadhi Secures Reappointment as AMERC Chair for 2026-28

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, the Chief Executive Officer of the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA), has been unanimously reappointed to chair the Africa and Middle East Regional Committee (AMERC) of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) for the term of 2026–2028.

AMERC unites 41 regulatory bodies from across Africa and the Middle East, comprising 29 voting members and 12 non-voting associate members. This committee is a vital platform for collaboration, policy harmonization, and the enhancement of stable financial markets.

His uncontested re-election signifies a strong vote of confidence in Al Awadhi's leadership and the UAE's persistent dedication to maintaining transparency, market integrity, and innovative financial regulation. Under his direction, AMERC has concentrated on fortifying supervisory and enforcement frameworks, enhancing cross-border cooperation, and fostering capital market growth.

In his role as Chair, Al Awadhi will continue to represent AMERC on the IOSCO Board, ensuring that the viewpoints from Africa and the Middle East are integrated into global regulatory frameworks. His leadership continues to establish the UAE as a trustworthy center for both regional and international financial governance.

Mohamed Al Shorafa, Chairman of the CMA Board of Directors, stated, “Al Awadhi’s reappointment underscores the confidence in the UAE’s regulatory landscape. Despite regional obstacles, the UAE maintains stable and effective capital markets, thereby instilling trust throughout Africa and the Middle East.”

AMERC will prioritize the advancement of capital markets, address emerging risk factors, encourage innovation in digital assets, and promote sustainable finance and investor education within its member regions.

Founded in 1983, IOSCO acts as the global standard-setter for securities regulation, with more than 200 members overseeing approximately 95% of the world’s financial markets.