The UAE has signed an agreement to host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Abu Dhabi, concluding the 2026 Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand. The agreement was signed by Minister of State for Financial Affairs Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini and Central Bank of the UAE Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama, along with WBG President Ajay Banga and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. UAE officials say the selection reflects international confidence in the country's financial system, infrastructure and ability to host major events, and reinforces its position as a global financial hub. The UAE pledged to coordinate with the IMF and WBG to prepare all the facilities needed for the meetings.
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