The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance announced that Abu Dhabi has been selected to host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund. Selection followed an international evaluation process in which the UAE secured the highest number of votes. The Annual Meetings convene finance ministers, central bank governors, policymakers and experts from more than 190 countries to discuss global economic priorities including growth prospects, financial stability, sustainable development and challenges facing the global economy, and the UAE pointed to its infrastructure and prior experience, including hosting the meetings in Dubai in 2003.
Ministry of Finance (United Arab Emirates) 2026-04-11
United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance announces Abu Dhabi will host the 2029 World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance announced that Abu Dhabi has been selected to host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, following an international evaluation process in which the UAE secured the highest number of votes. The meetings will bring together finance ministers, central bank governors, policymakers and experts from more than 190 countries to discuss global economic priorities, with the UAE highlighting its infrastructure and experience hosting the meetings in Dubai in 2003.