The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance announced that the UAE has signed an agreement to host the 2029 World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi. The gathering will bring together finance ministers, central bank governors and other public and private sector participants from 191 countries to address global growth, financial stability and policies supporting inclusive and sustainable development. The UAE will coordinate with the World Bank Group and IMF on the organizational arrangements. The meetings will also provide a forum for discussions on development finance, secure digital innovation and sustainable finance. This will be the UAE’s second time hosting the Annual Meetings, following Dubai in 2003.
United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance signs agreement to host 2029 World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi
The UAE has signed an agreement to host the 2029 World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi. Participants from 191 countries will discuss global growth, financial stability and development policy. It will be the UAE’s second time hosting the meetings, following Dubai in 2003.