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NCFI Signs MoU with the Syrian Financial Information Unit

18/11/2024

The National Financial Information Center (NCFI) signed on 17th November 2024 a memorandum of understanding with the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Commission of the Syrian Arab Republic in the field of exchanging information related to money laundering, related predicate offences and terrorist financing, with the aim of enhancing aspects of joint cooperation, coordinating efforts and benefiting from experience and expertise.

NCTC Participates in a Seminar on "Best Practices on TFS & Sanctions Evasion"

07/11/2024

The National Counter-Terrorism Committee (NCTC) participated in Seminar titled "Best Practices to Implement Targeted Financial Sanctions and Sanctions Evasion" organized by the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF). The seminar was held in cooperation with the Executive Office for Control and Non-Proliferation in the United Arab Emirates during the period (4th – 6th) November 2024.

NCTC takes part in the Kuwait Phase of Dushanbe Process

06/11/2024

The National Counter-Terrorism Committee (NCTC) participated in the fourth high-level conference on “Strengthening International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation and Building Agile Border Security Mechanisms – The Kuwait Phase of the Dushanbe Process”. The conference was organized by the State of Kuwait in cooperation with the Republic of Tajikistan and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) during the period (4th – 5th) November 2024. It was also attended by ministers and representatives of UN specialized agencies, as well as representatives from international and regional organizations, and other civil society organizations.

National Counter-Terrorism Committee participates in the General Meeting of the FATF

23/10/2024

The National Counter-Terrorism Committee participates as part of the delegation of the Sultanate of Oman in the general meeting of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) held in Paris during the period (21st-25th) October 2024. During the meeting, the report of the Sultanate of Oman on the regimes of combating money laundering and terrorist financing will be discussed.

NCTC takes part in the International Conference on Victims of Terrorism

10/10/2024

The National Counter-Terrorism Committee (NCTC) participated in the International Conference on Victims of Terrorism, which was held in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, during the period (8th – 9th) October 2024. The Conference aimed to raise awareness among younger generations about the impact of terrorism and to contribute to the strengthening of global policies to express solidarity with victims of terrorism. It also explored promoting a culture of peace, and has advocated for a comprehensive approach to support the needs of victims of terrorism. The conference was attended by over 300 participants, including experts, representatives of the UN member states as well as international organizations, civil society institutions, victims of terrorism, academic experts, and scholars.

NCTC participates in the 17th meeting of executive working groups

09/10/2024

Building on the efforts of combating terrorism, the National Counter-Terrorism Committee (NCTC) participated, on 8th October 2024, in the 17th meeting of the executive working groups. The meeting was facilitated by the General Secretariat of Arab Interior Ministers Council.

The National Counter-Terrorism Committee publishes the updated version of the National Counter-Terrorism Strategy

30/09/2024

The National Counter-Terrorism Committee has published the updated version of the National Counter-Terrorism Strategy, which includes some amendments that are consistent with the emerging risks and the practices pursued by terrorist organizations.

The 17th Meeting of the GCC Permanent Committee for Combating Terrorism Held

05/09/2024

The National Counter-Terrorism Committee (NCTC) took part in the 17th Meeting of the GCC Permanent Committee for Combating Terrorism which was held during the period (3rd – 4th) September 2024 at the GCC Secretariat General in Riyadh. The meeting discussed several relevant topics, and accordingly adopted a number of recommendations.

The 15th Meeting of the Gulf Committee for the GCC Unified Terrorist List concludes

03/09/2024

The National Counter-Terrorism Committee (NCTC) took part in the 15th General Meeting of the Gulf Committee for the GCC Unified Terrorist List which was held during the period (1st - 2nd) September 2024 at the GCC General Secretariat in Riyadh. The meeting discussed several topics related, and adopted a number of recommendations.