ADGM Academy (ADGMA), the knowledge arm of ADGM, announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Nazaha Association to advance educational and professional development initiatives focused on integrity and anti-fraud practices across the UAE.
The partnership reflects the commitment of both the academy and the association to enhance local talent and foster a culture of transparency and ethical conduct through collaborative education and awareness programs.
“As the knowledge arm of ADGM, one of our goals is to establish and create a stronger and more transparent financial services ecosystem that consists of a new generation of professionals, empowered with the tools and knowledge to uphold market integrity at every level. Our collaboration with Al Nazaha Association marks an important step towards achieving this goal,” stated Ali Al Mehairi, senior director of business enablement at ADGMA.
Partnership to create UAE-accredited qualifications in integrity and anti-fraud
The MoU highlights the strategic collaboration to deliver fraud and integrity training courses to the public, co-develop short Continuing Professional Education (CPE) offerings, and create new UAE-accredited qualifications in the fields of integrity and anti-fraud.
“Through this partnership, we aim to elevate national awareness around ethical conduct and anti-fraud capabilities. Equipping Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s knowledge economy with these essential skills is vital to fostering trust and accountability across sectors,” added Al Mehairi.
ADGMA also revealed that the fraud and integrity training courses will focus on fraud prevention, detection and deterrence. These courses will be delivered by ADGMA, the ACTVET-approved training provider, and sponsored by Al Nazaha Association, the official UAE affiliate of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
Naeima Al Menhali, Chairwoman of the Board of Al Nazaha Association, emphasised that the ACFE is the world’s largest anti-fraud organization and a leading provider of anti-fraud training and education. She noted that Al Nazaha is the only ACFE affiliate in the UAE officially approved by the Ministry of Community Empowerment and the Department of Community Development.
Raising awareness of integrity and ethical practices in financial services
ADGMA and Al Nazaha will also collaborate to jointly host events aimed at raising public and professional awareness of integrity and ethical practices in financial services. They will also establish a Joint Working Group in the areas of collaboration defined in the MoU and will be responsible for implementing the partnership’s strategic objectives and ensuring the execution of the agreed initiatives.
“This partnership represents a significant step toward building a future-ready workforce grounded in the values of integrity, accountability and professional excellence. In collaboration with ADGM Academy, we take pride in supporting the UAE’s vision of a more transparent and ethical society. Our collaboration reflects a shared commitment to raising awareness and enhancing national capabilities in combating fraud. Through the delivery of specialized training programs in integrity and anti-fraud practices, we aim to instill a culture of integrity and promote anti-fraud principles across all sectors,” added Al Menhali.
The partnership emphasizes ADGMA’s ongoing mission to deliver world-class learning and leadership development and further supports the national agenda of developing human capital in key regulatory and governance domains.
