The UAE is participating in the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2025, taking place in Washington, D.C., from April 21 to 26. The Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) will represent the nation, with the delegation led by Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs.
Joining Al Hussaini are Khaled Mohamed Balama, governor of the Central Bank of the UAE; Younis Haji Al Khoori, under-secretary of the Ministry of Finance; Ebrahim Obaid Al Zaabi, assistant governor for Monetary Policy and Financial Stability at the Central Bank of the UAE; Ahmed Saeed Al Qamzi, assistant governor for Banking and Insurance Supervision at the CBUAE; and Ali Abdullah Sharafi, acting assistant under-secretary for International Financial Relations at the Ministry. Several senior financial experts are also accompanying the delegation.
Key discussion topics
The meetings will address global economic priorities, including future fiscal and monetary policies, strategies to bolster financial resilience, and the promotion of effective international cooperation. Additionally, sessions will explore the significance of international collaboration to foster new growth opportunities and adapt to evolving economic conditions.
A global platform for open dialogue
“This year’s IMF/WBG Spring Meetings offer a strategic platform to coordinate international efforts and strengthen cooperation in tackling global economic and financial challenges,” Al Hussaini stated. “Through our participation, we look forward to contributing significantly to fostering a constructive dialogue on sustainable economic policies that encourage inclusive growth and support the development goals of nations around the world.” He emphasized the UAE’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with international financial institutions and its proactive role in supporting comprehensive development initiatives. “We firmly believe that coordination and collaboration are key to achieving global economic stability and fulfilling our regional and international responsibilities,” Al Hussaini noted.
The meetings will provide a unique global platform for open dialogue, bringing together a select group of economic leaders and financial policymakers from around the world to share insights on how to enhance international cooperation amid the rapidly changing global economic landscape.
Key events in the agenda
The UAE delegation will take part in a series of significant events this year, including a ministerial meeting for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund. Furthermore, the delegation will engage in a closed-door roundtable with MENA Ministers of Finance, the second G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting, the International Monetary and Financial Committee plenary session, and the 2nd BRICS Finance and Central Bank Deputies (FCBD) Meeting, along with various discussions covering topics such as global economic prospects, development financing, climate action, and digital transformation.
Engaging with Emirati students
In addition, the UAE delegation will host a panel discussion at the UAE Embassy in Washington, bringing together Emirati students studying in the U.S. for a conversation about career opportunities in international financial organizations. This session, titled “Employment Opportunities in International Financial Organizations,” aims to connect students with potential pathways to exciting careers in global financial institutions.
