UAE signs agreement to host 2029 World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi

The United Arab Emirates has officially signed an agreement to host the 2029 World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings. The major international financial summits are scheduled to take place in the capital city of Abu Dhabi.

The annual gatherings bring together central bankers, ministers of finance, private sector executives, civil society representatives, and academics from around the globe. These attendees convene to discuss major international economic trends, global development issues, and the current state of the global financial system.

Securing the rights to host the 2029 meetings highlights the United Arab Emirates' growing prominence as a key hub for major international financial events and global policy discussions.