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UAE Ministry of Finance and IMF Mission Discuss Fiscal Outlook and Debt Strategy

The UAE Ministry of Finance met with an International Monetary Fund mission in Abu Dhabi to review macroeconomic developments and fiscal frameworks. Discussions focused on corporate tax implementation progress and domestic sovereign debt capital markets. The ministry also reviewed its public debt management strategy and debt issuance plan through 2032.

Published Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)
Issuing authority
UAE Ministry of Finance
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Publication date
November 4, 2026
Official source
www.wam.ae
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The UAE Ministry of Finance held a high-level consultative meeting with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission in Abu Dhabi on November 4, 2026, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM).

The meeting was led by Younis Haji AlKhoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, alongside IMF mission head Saeed Bakhash. Both sides reviewed current macroeconomic developments and fiscal frameworks across the UAE.

A primary focus of the discussions included the implementation progress of the UAE Corporate Tax and the fiscal performance of corporate tax receipts. The delegations also evaluated medium-term fiscal risk management policies and conditions within the domestic sovereign debt capital market.

Additionally, the Ministry of Finance reviewed its structured public debt management strategy and an associated debt issuance plan extending through 2032.

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