GCC lending 2026–2030: Designing the next operating model

About the session

Lenders across the GCC are entering a new cycle defined by instant rails, data-sharing regimes, AI-native decisioning, and tightening prudential and Shariah governance. The question is no longer how to digitise existing workflows, but how to re-architect lending for what is coming—real-time onboarding and approvals, explainable automation at scale, and cross-border growth with consistent risk discipline.

This session looks ahead to the next five years: how open data, regional identity rails, and model governance will reshape underwriting; how dual compliance (conventional + Shariah) evolves in always-on channels; and how operating models must change to sustain speed, fairness, and resilience across markets. We will examine playbooks that future-proof origination, decisioning, servicing, and collections, so lenders approve faster, price risk smarter, and stay audit-ready as regulation and expectations rise.

Why attend

Join senior leaders to explore what to design now for the near future: AI that is transparent by default, policy-driven workflows that adapt in days (not quarters), omnichannel journeys that eliminate drop-off, and portfolio controls that anticipate stress before delinquency spikes.

Key takeaways

• Understand the structural shifts likely to redefine GCC lending (instant payments, open data, model governance, Shariah-by-design) and their implications for speed and risk.
• Explore how AI-assisted, explainable decisioning and policy automation can deliver real-time approvals without eroding control or accountability.
• Learn implementation practices for decision-grade data (lineage, quality, timeliness), analytics-led collections, and early-warning indicators that protect portfolio health.
• Discuss operating rhythms: cadence, roles, and cross-functional playbooks that let lenders scale across countries while staying compliant and customer-centric.

Who should attend

This webinar is designed for banking executives, risk leaders, compliance professionals, digital transformation teams, and product strategists across the GCC who are shaping the future of lending.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights and frameworks to build the next-generation operating model for lending in the region.