About Us

The Government of the State of Qatar has, since an early stage, been keen to ensure that all relevant national authorities establish effective supervisory systems in accordance with internationally agreed standards, and that all entities must comply with the requirements and obligations set forth in the laws and regulatory frameworks related to combating money laundering and the terrorism financing. The State of Qatar is a founding member of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), and is also a member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), through its representation by the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
To ensure the optimal implementation of international standards and national legislations, the National Anti Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee (NAMLC) was established pursuant to Law No. (28) of 2002, and most recently, Law No. (18) of 2025 amending several provisions of the AML/CFT Law No. (20) of 2019.
The NAMLC is chaired by His Excellency the Governor of the Qatar Central Bank, with the Deputy Governor serving as Vice Chairman. Its membership includes representatives from thirteen national authorities involved in combating money laundering and terrorism financing. These authorities comprise law enforcement entities, regulatory authorities overseeing both the financial and non-financial sectors, as well as other government institutions concerned with the AML/CFT efforts.
The committee has a Secretary, appointed by the Governor from among QCB’s employees, assisted by a number of staff members from QCB to manage its administrative and technical affairs. These are appointed in accordance with QCB’s established procedures and regulations.
NAMLC establishes its own operating framework, which specifies its meeting venues, schedules, and the rules governing the exercise of its functions. Decisions are adopted by a majority of the members present, in the event of a tie, the Chairman’s side prevails.
NAMLC prepares an annual report on Qatar’s fulfillment of its obligations related to combating money laundering and terrorism financing, as well as the challenges encountered in this regard. The Governor submits this report, together with his observations and recommendations, to the council of Ministers, for onward submission to His Highness the Amir.

Our Vision

To establish a comprehensive system that positions the State of Qatar as a regional and international pioneer in combating illicit financing, safeguarding the integrity and stability of the financial system, and strengthening Qatar’s status as a leading regional and international financial hub.
The State of Qatar is committed to enhancing its role as a regional and global financial centre while ensuring a high standard of living for its citizens. To achieve these objectives, sustained and intensive efforts are being made to support and protect the national financial system from all forms of threats, including illicit financing. This is accomplished through investment in human resources, developing a world-class cadre of experts in combating illicit financing, collaborating with national and international stakeholders, and engaging both the private sector and citizens in the fight against illicit financial activities.
The competent authorities also focus their efforts on implementing effective preventive measures to deter the misuse of financial systems, strengthening transparency to detect any suspicious activity, and enhancing its capabilities related to enforcement, investigation and prosecution.

Functions and Competences of NAMLC

The functions and competences of NAMLC include the following:
1. Coordinate measures to assess risks and prepare the National Risk Assessment for money laundering, terrorism financing, and the financing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. This includes overseeing its completion, documenting and disseminating its findings, and ensuring it is updated on a regular basis. The competent authorities are required to provide NAMLC with any data and information it requests, as well as to participate in conducting the assessment and implementing its outcomes.
2. Develop a national strategy for combating money laundering, terrorism financing, and financing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in the State, based on the outcomes of the risk assessment and in line with international standards, and overseeing its implementation.
3. Supervise the coordination, cooperation and exchange of information among competent authorities at both the policy-making and operations levels, as well as in the development and execution of activities aimed at combating money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing, while ensuring compliance with data protection and personal information privacy measures and other related provisions.
4. Review and monitor international developments in the areas of combating money laundering, terrorism financing and financing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, submit recommendations to the competent authorities regarding the enhancement of issued instructions and regulatory controls, and propose legislative amendments to align with such developments.
5. Represent the State in meetings and activities of regional and international organizations concerned with combating money laundering and terrorism financing.
6. Coordinate with the National Counter Terrorism Committee (NCTC) on all matters related to the development and implementation of policies and activities to combat the financing of terrorism.
7. Coordinate with competent authorities in developing and implementing policies and activities to combat money laundering associated with corruption-related crimes.
8. Collect, classify, and analyze data and statistics related to combating money laundering and terrorism financing, and request relevant data from competent authorities, whether or not members in NAMLC, for use in the risk assessment, the national AML/CFT strategy, and other purposes within its mandate.
9. Coordinate and host national training programs aimed at combating money laundering and terrorism financing.

Organizational Structure

The NAMLC has an organizational structure approved by the Governor.

Members of NAMLC