The Banking Executive Magazine - January 2023 Issue

Financial Inclusion in the Arab World Financial inclusion, the process of ensuring that all individuals and businesses have access to appropri- ate and affordable financial products and services, is an important issue in the Arab world. Despite some progress in recent years, many coun- tries in the region continue to strug- gle with low levels of financial inclu- sion. In this article, we will examine the status of financial inclusion in Arab countries, discuss efforts that the BANKING EXECUTIVE 44 ISSUE 169 JANUARY 2023 FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN THE ARAB WORLD