The Central Bank of the UAE concluded its participation in G20 finance and central bank meetings in Asheville, North Carolina, outlining how global structural shifts are complicating monetary policy and emphasizing the role of central bank communication in managing inflation expectations. The meetings ran from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1 under the United States’ 2026 G20 presidency. The central bank highlighted challenges arising from trade and geopolitical developments, artificial intelligence, changing supply chains and demographic trends. It also called for stronger financial literacy and consumer protection, alongside greater public-private information sharing and international cooperation to combat cross-border financial fraud.