UBF: The Selection of the UAE to Host World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings 2029 Reflects Its Position as Global Financial and Economic Hub 

Abu Dhabi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 April 2026:

UAE Banks Federation, the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, reaffirmed  that the UAE selection to host World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings for 2029 in the UAE reinforces the country’s position as a global financial and economic hub, and its vital role in supporting efforts and initiatives for comprehensive and sustainable development  and financial stability at the international level.