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UAE wins bid to host 2029 World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi

The UAE will host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Abu Dhabi.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, shared on X:  “In a global vote that reflects international confidence and underscores the UAE’s strong financial standing, the United Arab Emirates has been chosen to host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Abu Dhabi, a clear reflection of the strength and capability of its people.” 

His Highness added: "These global meetings bring together central bank governors and finance ministers from 190 countries and serve as a key platform to shape global financial stability policies and define the future of the international economy."

He also expressed his pride in the country and its people: "Proud of the United Arab Emirates, proud of its economic and financial talent, proud of its growing global standing, and proud of the trust it continues to earn from the world, day after day."


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