Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama participated in a joint meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council finance ministers and central bank governors with International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Manama. Discussions covered the GCC economic outlook and fiscal and economic policy priorities amid global developments, with a focus on sustainable growth, economic diversification, technological innovation and financial stability. Participants emphasized closer GCC-IMF coordination and the alignment of fiscal and monetary policies to support macroeconomic stability. Priorities included strengthening macroprudential frameworks, advancing risk management tools and improving transparency in fiscal and monetary policy.
Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates discusses GCC policy coordination and macroeconomic stability with IMF
Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama joined GCC finance officials and the IMF to discuss the regional outlook and policy priorities. Participants emphasized fiscal and monetary policy alignment, stronger macroprudential frameworks, better risk management and greater policy transparency.