The fourth edition of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Restructuring Conference (FRC) kicks off on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi. The conference will discuss the development of non-performing loan management and a number of issues facing the sector, including preserving the continuity of viable companies and enhancing recovery outcomes, directing capital towards distressed investment opportunities, and strengthening confidence in the region's restructuring ecosystem.
The conference will bring together an elite group of major corporations, family offices, banks, private credit institutions, hedge funds, policymakers, restructuring advisory firms, and law firms, alongside a wide range of stakeholders.
The Ministry of Justice is hosting FRC 2026 over two days, bringing together senior decision-makers, experts, and practitioners to exchange insights and expertise, build partnerships, and contribute to shaping the future of the financial restructuring sector in the Middle East and North Africa.
Fatima Mohammed Al Matouei, Head of the Financial Regulation and Insolvency Unit at the Ministry of Justice, said that ensuring companies facing financial challenges have access to effective restructuring tools remains a key priority in the current economic environment. "At the Ministry of Justice, we are committed to developing a robust and balanced restructuring framework that protects companies, preserves value, and safeguards the interests of creditors and the economy alike. The UAE has witnessed, in recent years, fundamental reforms encompassing the modernisation of bankruptcy and financial restructuring laws. These frameworks aim to encourage companies to restructure effectively and avoid liquidation wherever possible," she said.