Dubai, UAE – The 10th Arab Public Finance Forum kicked off on Monday in Jumeirah, Dubai.
Which is organized by the Ministry of Finance in cooperation with the Arab Monetary Fund and the International Monetary Fund.
This is part of the preliminary day of the 2026 World Government Summit, with the participation of finance ministers from Arab countries.
Along with a group of elite economic experts and officials from regional and international financial institutions.
The forum is held under the title “The Future of Trade and Economy”.
It discusses financial policy trends in the Arab region in light of global economic changes, and ways to achieve a balance between the requirements of economic growth, financial sustainability, and climate action.
The forum focuses on anticipating the features of future financial policies, by discussing the most prominent challenges associated with the digital transformation of public finances.
In addition to the role of government technology and artificial intelligence in enhancing the efficiency of financial governance and improving public spending management.
In addition to enhancing the efficiency of resource allocation, in a way that supports sustainable economic development paths.
The forum sessions also discuss ways to enhance the resilience of public finances in the face of global economic shocks.
Emphasizing the importance of continuing structural reforms to ensure the sustainability of public finances and enhance the ability to adapt to economic and financial fluctuations.
In addition to reviewing financial policy tools that support raising the efficiency of government spending and enhancing levels of financial transparency and accountability.
Participants discuss mechanisms for financing sustainable development, and the pivotal role played by regional and international financial institutions in supporting the efforts of Arab countries to achieve their economic and development goals.
In addition to reviewing the opportunities and challenges associated with adopting advanced financial technologies, which contributes to accelerating digital transformation in the financial sector and enhancing its competitiveness.
The forum concludes its work by holding a round ministerial table that brings together Arab finance ministers, along with the leaders of the International Monetary Fund and the Arab Monetary Fund.
To discuss the implications of technological developments, particularly artificial intelligence applications, on public financial management.
In addition to discussing the priorities of the next phase of public spending in light of global economic changes.
In addition to the impact of international crises and conflicts on economic and financial policies in the region.
