The UAE enhances its presence in the spring meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund
WASHINGTON, April 19, 2026 – The UAE established its active presence in the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, which were held in Washington, DC, from April 13 to 18, 2026. The participation of the UAE delegation, headed by His Excellency Mohammed bin Hadi Al Husseini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, achieved qualitative outcomes in various multilateral and bilateral meetings, and the delegation included a number of leaders in the government.
The participation resulted in strengthening strategic partnerships with a number of international financial institutions and international partners, in addition to examining the prospects for the global economy and exchanging visions on ways to support financial stability and enhance the resilience of the global economy in the face of current challenges.
His Excellency Mohammed bin Hadi Al Husseini stressed that the UAE’s participation in the Spring Meetings this year resulted in qualitative results that enhance the country’s presence in the international economic scene, noting that this participation reflects the UAE’s commitment to supporting international efforts to enhance global financial stability and develop effective partnerships that contribute to confronting rapid economic developments.
His Excellency added: We continue to build on the outcomes of these meetings to expand the scope of cooperation with our international partners, in a way that supports achieving sustainable economic growth and consolidates the country’s position as a global financial center and a major partner in shaping the future of the global economy.
The UAE delegation participated in the G20 meetings, where the prospects for the global economy and the challenges associated with growth and financial stability were discussed, where His Excellency Mohammed bin Hadi Al Husseini stressed that strengthening international coordination represents an essential foundation for confronting global economic challenges, thus contributing to achieving more sustainable and comprehensive economic growth.
As part of its participation in the meetings of the International Monetary and Financial Committee, the delegation discussed developments in the global economy and mechanisms for improving the flexibility of financial systems, where His Excellency Al-Husseini stressed that adopting balanced and flexible financial policies is pivotal to ensuring the global economy’s ability to face future challenges.
The UAE delegation participated in a meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of countries in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan region with the Director General of the International Monetary Fund, where regional economic challenges and ways to support financial stability were discussed.
At the level of bilateral meetings, the delegation held a series of meetings with international partners and representatives of global financial institutions, which focused on exchanging experiences and exploring new opportunities in the fields of finance and development, thus enhancing the UAE’s position as a global financial center and a major partner in supporting the international economic system.
His Excellency Younis Haji Al Khouri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, headed the country’s delegation to the BRICS meetings, which included undersecretaries of the ministries of finance and governors of central banks, where they discussed ways to enhance cooperation between emerging economies and expand areas of financial and economic partnership.
His Excellency pointed out that the UAE is keen to support international efforts aimed at enhancing economic integration and opening new horizons for cooperation to serve the stability of the global economy.
His Excellency Younis Haji Al Khouri said that participation in the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund constituted an important platform for strengthening international relations, and the bilateral meetings contributed to opening new channels of cooperation and enhancing the exchange of experiences with international financial institutions. We are keen to translate the outcomes of this participation into practical initiatives that support the country’s economic orientations and enhance the readiness of its financial system to keep pace with global transformations.
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