As part of its strategic vision to promote digital transformation and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, the Palestine Capital Market Authority (PCMA) organized a specialized workshop titled “Artificial Intelligence: The Power of Data and the Limits of Trust.” The event brought together representatives from leading financial institutions, including the Palestine Exchange, the Palestine Depository and Transfer Center, securities companies, several listed companies, specialized journalists, and PCMA staff members.
Mr. Murad Al-Judbeh, Director of the Securities Directorate, opened the workshop with a welcoming address in which he emphasized the importance of keeping pace with rapid technological transformations—most notably artificial intelligence—given its direct impact on the global economy, business models, and financial markets. He highlighted that the workshop is a practical embodiment of the PCMA’s digital strategy, which seeks to foster a culture of innovation and enhance institutional readiness for future requirements. Al-Judbeh further noted that the PCMA is committed to leading in the adoption of technological advancements to strengthen the efficiency and transparency of the Palestinian financial market and serve the interests of investors and all relevant stakeholders.
The workshop featured an academic presentation by Mr. Ahmad Barakat, an expert in digital transformation, marketing, and artificial intelligence technologies. His presentation covered key concepts of AI, its applications in financial markets, its role in improving operational efficiency, data analysis, and investment decision-making, in addition to discussing ethical and regulatory challenges associated with the use of these technologies.
An interactive discussion followed, during which participants exchanged perspectives on the state of digital transformation in Palestine and the potential for leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance the performance of the non-banking financial sector, promote transparency, reduce risks, and improve the quality of financial services.
In the same context, artificial intelligence technologies were integrated comprehensively throughout all stages of organizing the workshop—from the design and personalization of electronic invitations, through smart registration and attendance confirmation, to content management and showcasing experiences during the event.
This hands-on implementation of AI represented a pioneering experience in applying digital transformation within the PCMA, reflecting its firm commitment to embracing innovative technological solutions across all aspects of institutional work. The initiative also embodied the PCMA’s forward-looking vision to enhance operational efficiency, improve participant experience, and leverage data in ways that elevate performance quality and foster active engagement in its programs and events.
The workshop also comes as part of a series of activities organized by the PCMA within the framework of the World Investor Week 2025, held for the eighth consecutive year in Palestine, under the annual initiative launched by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). The global campaign involves securities regulators and stock exchanges from more than 136 countries around the world.