UAE signs agreement to host 2029 IMF and World Bank meetings in Abu Dhabi
The signed agreement schedules the institutions’ 2029 Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi; preparations remain ahead.
Emirates News Agency (WAM)
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Abu Dhabi Fund and World Bank agree development framework
The MoU identifies potential knowledge work and co-financing in energy, water, agriculture, food security and digital infrastructure.
Emirates News Agency (WAM)
UAE central bank governor outlines stability priorities
Khaled Balama cited banking liquidity and capital strength and listed supervision, risk management and digital resilience priorities.
Emirates News Agency (WAM)
Saudi delegation concludes IMF and World Bank annual-meeting participation
The Saudi finance delegation concluded its 12–17 October participation in the 2026 IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok. Mohammed Aljadaan’s IMFC chair term was extended to January 2028.
Saudi Ministry of Finance
New A-18-01 contract extends Malaysia–Thailand gas development framework
Government approvals and a gas sales agreement cover existing production and an adjacent exploration area in the joint development zone.
PETRONAS
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