UAE to host 2029 IMF–World Bank meetings
The UAE has been selected to host the 2029 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi, Dubai Deputy Ruler Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said. A boost to UAE’s economy and global standing, as it brings top finance leaders to the capital and puts the country at the centre of major policy discussions that can shape markets and investment.
The IMF and World Bank said Abu Dhabi was chosen to host the 2029 Annual Meetings following a vote by the institutions’ governors.
In a statement, Sheikh Maktoum congratulated the UAE leadership on their selection and described the Annual Meetings as one of the world’s most important global economic events, uniting finance ministers, central bank governors, and key decision-makers from across the globe.
Sheikh Maktoum stated that the forum will focus on the global economy, financial and monetary policies, financial stability, and international economic development. In addition to formal sessions, the Annual Meetings are renowned for high-level dialogues between countries and leaders of the IMF and World Bank Group, as well as briefings and side events that shape policy priorities and investor confidence.
Hosting a major international conference in Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE boosts numerous industries, including aviation, hospitality, retail, event management, security, and professional services like legal, consulting, auditing, translation, and media. It also enhances the UAE’s reputation as a global financial center by demonstrating its capacity to attract international leaders and successfully organize large-scale, high-profile events.
- Event: 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Host city: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Announced by: Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Deputy Ruler
- Core agenda: Global economy outlook, monetary and financial policy, financial stability, and international development
Abu Dhabi’s hosting of the 2029 Annual Meetings will represent a significant milestone as it marks the second occasion on which the United Arab Emirates has had the honor of staging the prestigious IMF–World Bank gatherings. This event will highlight the UAE’s continued commitment to playing a central role in global economic discussions and international financial cooperation.
