Under the Patronage of the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Libya Hosts the 5th Arab Conference on Savings and Financial Literacy

Libya will host the “5th Arab Conference on Savings and Financial Literacy” under the theme “Building Financial Stability for the 21st Century”, with the participation of central banks, financial institutions, service providers, specialists in financial inclusion, fintech companies, as well as social protection bodies and youth and women empowerment organizations from across the Arab region.

The regional conference, sponsored by the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Naji Mohamed Issa, will take place from May 12 to 14, 2026, and will address financial literacy, along with financial, insurance, and investment inclusion across the Middle East and North Africa.

As in previous years, the conference is expected to attract wide participation in Libya from ministries, unions, and entities concerned with finance, education, social affairs, insurance, capital markets, postal services, social security, and entrepreneurship.

Organized by MenaMoney, a Bahrain-based company specializing in financial conferences and exhibitions for Arab markets, the event has previously hosted central bank officials, government ministries, senior executives from local and international financial institutions, fintech experts, and HR leaders.

The conference will focus on components of national strategies for financial inclusion and literacy, as well as ongoing projects in Libya and other Arab countries, aimed at improving savings, financial literacy, and investment awareness in the region.

On this occasion, Governor Issa stated: “We are delighted to host this vital gathering of Arab financial institutions in Libya to discuss strategy design and implementation, and to address gaps in current financial inclusion and literacy programs across the region.”

He added that hosting the event is part of the Central Bank of Libya’s broader efforts to revitalize and stimulate regional economic activity, with a focus on programs that enhance financial awareness and resilience among Libyan citizens.

Meanwhile, Ibrahim Khalil Ibrahim, CEO of MenaMoney, emphasized that the rising cost-of-living challenges faced by people worldwide highlight the importance of financial literacy, especially given the widening gap between financially strong and weak segments in societies. He noted that poor financial skills have left many families unprepared for crises.

He added: “Financial literacy has become essential for individuals and families to take the best economic measures today and to secure a stronger financial future in the long term.”

This one-of-a-kind conference in the region aims to foster dynamic discussions and provide a platform for exchanging knowledge on the importance of savings, financial inclusion, planning, and investment to build family financial resilience.

The upcoming edition in Libya will also feature a digital exhibition of financial solutions, showcasing various digital platforms for financial services, including payments, investment, insurance, and other fintech applications.