The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) is delighted to announce that its Middle East Conference will be taking place on Sunday 4 and Monday 5 May 2025. This event will build on the success of the inaugural 2024 conference. 

The conference will be held in the King Abdullah Financial District Conference Center, Riyadh. A combination of presentations, panel-led discussions and networking sessions offers delegates the opportunity to discuss recent developments influencing the actuarial profession in the region. 

The IFoA Middle East Conference is a platform to bring together IFoA members, non-members, industry specialists, and stakeholders from across the Middle East region. Attendees will be able to share and learn from innovative thinking and gain insights into key issues in the region. Sessions at this year’s conference include:   

  • Empowering tomorrow: The actuarial catalyst for Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 with Mohamed Seghir, HAYAH Insurance  
  • Medical provider banding: An analytical approach towards optimising medical provider networks with Shivash Bhagaloo, Lux Actuaries Saudi  
  • Saudi Arabia public health sector transformation with Neha Taneja and Samar Badran, Center for National Health Insurance  
  • The role of pension systems in capital market development: Experiences and lessons learned with Sundeep Raichura and Tanmeet Kaur, Zamara MENA  
  • Plus expert speakers exploring the latest in AI. 

Kartina Tahir Thomson, IFoA President said: 

“Attendees at this year’s conference will hear from expert speakers on topics such as AI, pensions systems, Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, and public health sector transformations. The conference also offers a unique opportunity to expand your network of senior industry professionals. Further updates will be shared over the coming weeks, as we continue to develop the agenda for this event.” 

To book your place at the conference, visit IFoA Middle East Conference 2025 

https://actuaries.org.uk/learn/events/events-calendar/2025/5/ifoa-middle-east-conference-2025/

Contact   
Hannah Patmore, Communications Manager, IFoA   
Email: hannah.patmore@actuaries.org.uk     

About the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries   

The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) is a royal chartered, not-for-profit, professional body.  

Research undertaken by the IFoA is not commercial.  As a learned society, research helps us to fulfil our royal charter requirements to further actuarial science and serve the public interest.  

Actuaries provide commercial, financial and prudential advice on the management of a business’s assets and liabilities, especially where long term management and planning are critical to the success of any business venture. They also advise individuals, and advise on social and public interest issues.  

Members of the IFoA have a statutory role in the supervision of pension funds and life insurance companies. They also have a statutory role to provide actuarial opinions for managing agents at Lloyd’s of London.  

Members are governed by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. A rigorous examination system is supported by a programme of continuing professional development and a professional code of conduct supports high standards reflecting the significant role of actuaries in society.  

The IFoA is available to provide independent expert comment to the media on a range of actuarial-related issues, including COVID-19 and its long-term consequences, mortality, pensions, life and general insurance, health and care, finance and investment, climate change and sustainability, systems thinking, uncertainty and judgement, and risk management.