The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance announced the UAE’s participation in the 2025 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) in Washington, D.C. (April 21–26), with a delegation led by Minister of State for Financial Affairs Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini alongside the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE). Discussions focused on global economic priorities including future fiscal and monetary policy, strengthening financial resilience, and international cooperation. The delegation included CBUAE Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama and senior officials covering monetary policy and financial stability, banking and insurance supervision, and international financial relations. Engagements included a ministerial meeting for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan with the IMF Managing Director, a closed-door roundtable with MENA finance ministers, the second G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting, the International Monetary and Financial Committee plenary session, and the second BRICS Finance and Central Bank Deputies meeting, alongside sessions on global economic prospects, development financing, climate action, and digital transformation. The UAE delegation also hosted a panel discussion at the UAE Embassy in Washington for Emirati students on employment opportunities in international financial organisations.
Ministry of Finance (United Arab Emirates) 2025-06-30
United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance and Central Bank represented the UAE at the IMF and World Bank Group 2025 Spring Meetings
The UAE Ministry of Finance, led by Minister Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini and the Central Bank, participated in the 2025 Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Washington, D.C. Discussions focused on global economic priorities, fiscal and monetary policy, and financial resilience. The delegation attended high-level meetings and hosted a panel for Emirati students on employment in international financial organizations.