Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – The UAE is participating in the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, held in Washington, D.C., from April 13 to 18, 2026. His Excellency Mohammed bin Hadi Al-Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, is heading the UAE delegation to the meetings of the Bank, the Fund, and the G20, which includes a number of government officials.

The meetings aim to discuss a range of global economic priorities, including prospects for global economic growth, financial stability, and enhancing fiscal sustainability, along with development finance issues and challenges related to the global economy.

Stimulating development

His Excellency Mohammed bin Hadi Al-Husseini affirmed that the UAE’s participation in these meetings embodies its approach based on actively contributing to international efforts aimed at promoting economic stability, noting that the current stage requires intensifying joint work to confront global economic and financial challenges, and to build a more flexible and sustainable financial system.

His Excellency added: “The UAE continues its pivotal role in supporting initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, through the adoption of balanced financial policies and the development of innovative financing tools, which contributes to stimulating economic development at the regional and international levels.” He explained that the UAE’s participation “focuses on expanding the scope of strategic partnerships with international financial institutions and exploring new opportunities for cooperation, which enhances the country’s position as a global financial center and supports efforts to achieve sustainable development and economic prosperity.”

dialogue platform

The Ministry's delegation's participation during the Spring Meetings includes a series of multilateral events, including the work of the G20, the BRICS group, the International Monetary and Financial Committee, and a meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, in addition to participating in discussion sessions related to global economic developments and prospects.

The participation also includes holding a number of bilateral meetings with international partners and representatives of global financial institutions, in addition to participating in accompanying events, including a dialogue session entitled “ Zeroing Out Bureaucracy” , as well as signing the Explorers Program agreement of the World Bank Group.

It is noted that these meetings constitute an international dialogue platform that brings together an elite group of economic leaders and financial policymakers from around the world to exchange views on ways to enhance international cooperation and strengthen financial and economic relations with partners in light of the changing global economic landscape .

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