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.
The UAE Ministry of Finance met with an International Monetary Fund mission in Abu Dhabi to review macroeconomic developments and fiscal frameworks. The discussions focused on corporate tax implementation, fiscal receipts, and sovereign debt plans through 2032.
Central Bank of the UAE Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama has commenced the 2026 Article IV Consultation mission with the International Monetary Fund in Abu Dhabi. The meetings run from November 4 to 17, 2026, evaluating macroeconomic stability and financial policy execution. Discussions address banking supervision, monetary policy, and anti-money laundering frameworks.
The Central Bank of the UAE met with the People's Bank of China during the 2026 IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok. The bilateral talks addressed cross-border payment systems, financial innovation, sustainable finance, and trade settlement connectivity. During the summit, the UAE also confirmed Abu Dhabi as host for the 2029 IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings.
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