Arab Monetary Fund

Policy & Legal Updates

AI Can Boost Arab Tax Collection if Supported by Strong Governance, AMF Reports

The Arab Monetary Fund stated that artificial intelligence can assist Arab governments in improving tax collection and strengthening public finances, provided robust governance frameworks are in place. The assessment was presented in Abu Dhabi during the 17th Ordinary Session of the Council of Arab Finance Ministers alongside the fund's Golden Jubilee. Regional finance leaders examined fiscal policies, AI integration in revenue administration, and resilience to geopolitical volatility.

Policy & Legal Updates

AMF Marks 50th Anniversary With Over $11.8bn In Financing Across Arab States

The Arab Monetary Fund celebrated its 50th anniversary in Abu Dhabi, having provided more than $11.8 billion in financing to member states since 1976. During the event, UAE officials reaffirmed the country's commitment to international tax standards, including the application of a domestic minimum top-up tax from 2025, and announced plans to convert 50 percent of federal services to agentic AI models within two years.

China–UAE News

Alibaba Expands UAE Cloud Presence as Abu Dhabi Finance Week Prepares 2026 Agenda

Alibaba announced plans to expand its UAE data centre facilities over the next 12 months to address regional demand for enterprise AI models. Concurrently, Abu Dhabi Global Market released the agenda for Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026, featuring dedicated investment dialogues focused on China.

China–UAE News

Alibaba Expands UAE Data Centres as Abu Dhabi Finance Week Widens Global Agenda

Alibaba announced plans at the Apsara Conference to expand its data centre facilities in the UAE over the next 12 months to meet enterprise AI and cloud demand. Concurrently, Abu Dhabi Global Market unveiled the agenda for Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026, which will host 75 events including dedicated bilateral forums with China. More than 300 financial leaders representing over USD 61 trillion in assets are confirmed to attend the Abu Dhabi gathering in December 2026.