Abu Dhabi to Host 2029 World Bank-IMF

Abu Dhabi to Host 2029 World Bank-IMF Meetings

The World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund have announced Abu Dhabi, UAE, will host their 2029 Annual Meetings, marking a significant return to the country since 2003. This prestigious gathering of central bankers and finance ministers will tackle critical global economic issues, underscoring international confidence in the nation's financial prowess and capabilities.

gazettengr.com reports: The World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund announced that their 2029 Annual Meetings will be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in October 2029. This decision was made by a vote of the Boards of Governors of both institutions.
imf.org reports: This marks a significant return for the event to the UAE, as the last time the Annual Meetings were hosted in the country was in 2003 in Dubai.
miragenews.com reports: According to Peoples Gazette, these annual gatherings convene central bankers, finance ministers, private sector leaders, and other stakeholders to discuss critical global economic issues like financial stability and poverty eradication.
The Annual Meetings typically occur for two consecutive years at the World Bank Group and IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C., with a member country hosting every third year.
An official signing ceremony for the UAE to host the 2029 Meetings is scheduled to take place during the 2026 Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, as reported by Anadolu Ajansı.
The National News highlighted comments from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, who stated the UAE's hosting "reflects international confidence, affirms the UAE's entrenched financial status and embodies the efficiency and capabilities of its people."