The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority’s Academy, in cooperation with the World Customs Organization (WCO), organized a regional workshop on combating money laundering and terrorism financing. The workshop is part of the first phase of the (TENTACLE) project, which the WCO is implementing in collaboration with several international partners.

The workshop brought together 57 representatives from customs administrations across the region, in addition to participants from relevant government entities such as the Financial Intelligence Unit, INTERPOL, the GCC Customs Union Authority, as well as representatives from the Saudi Central Bank and the Presidency of State Security.

This workshop focuses on training participants in advanced detection and investigative techniques and enhancing operational capacities in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing, analyzing data and results, reviewing challenges and best practices, and providing strategic recommendations to enhance cooperation between government sectors in this field. 

This workshop extends the Authority and its partners' efforts to develop the capabilities of its staff and enhance integration with relevant authorities by adopting best practices in this field, which contributes to protecting the national economy.