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, signed at the close of 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, with WBG President Ajay Banga and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva signing on behalf of the two institutions. UAE officials said the decision reflects growing international confidence in the country's economic and financial system and reinforces its position as a global financial hub. The Central Bank said it will bring its expertise in financial stability, financial infrastructure and digital financial services to the global discussion.
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