UAE to take part in World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings in Washington

The United Arab Emirates will participate in the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, set to take place in Washington, D.C., from April 13 to 18, 2026, according to the state news agency WAM.

The UAE delegation will be led by Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, minister of state for financial affairs, and will include senior government officials. The delegation is scheduled to attend meetings of the World Bank, the IMF and the Group of 20.

The Spring Meetings bring together policymakers, finance ministers and central bank officials from around the world to discuss global economic issues. Key topics on the agenda include global economic growth, financial stability, fiscal sustainability, development finance and broader challenges facing the global economy.

Al Hussaini said the UAE’s participation reflects its commitment to supporting international efforts to enhance economic stability.

He said the current global environment requires stronger joint action to address economic and financial challenges and to build a more resilient and sustainable financial system.

“The UAE is committed to supporting initiatives that drive inclusive economic growth through balanced fiscal policies and innovative financing tools that help stimulate economic development at both regional and international levels,” Al Hussaini said.

He added that the UAE aims to use its participation to promote strategic partnerships with international financial institutions and explore new avenues of cooperation. He said this would help strengthen the country’s position as a global financial hub and support sustainable development and economic prosperity.

As part of the meetings, the UAE Ministry of Finance will participate in a series of multilateral engagements. These include sessions involving the Group of 20 and BRICS, as well as meetings of the International Monetary and Financial Committee.

The delegation is also expected to attend a meeting bringing together finance ministers and central bank governors from the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan with the IMF’s managing director.

In addition, UAE officials will join panel discussions focused on global economic developments and outlooks.

The delegation will also hold bilateral meetings with international partners and representatives of global financial institutions. It will take part in several side events, including a panel discussion titled “Zero Government Bureaucracy.”

The UAE is also expected to sign the World Bank Group’s Explorers Program agreement during the meetings.