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UAE, IMF push for clearer public finance data

Workshop focuses on debt data, fiscal reporting and transparency standards

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Abu Dhabi skyline.

IMF cuts world growth outlook as war drives oil fears

Global growth cut to 3.1% as IMF says Middle East oil shock may trigger near recession

In its latest World Economic Outlook, released at the Spring IMF Meetings, the Fund lowered its forecast for global growth this year to 3.1%.

Pakistan rebuilds investor trust after IMF reforms

Islamabad points to IMF discipline, ratings upgrades and PIA sale to rebuild trust

Bilal Azhar Kayani, Minister of State for Finance and Railways of Pakistan at WGS 2026.

Arab economic reform ‘impressive despite tough times’

IMF chief outlines growth outlook, reform gains and risks at Arab Fiscal Forum

File photo of IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the IMF/World Bank annual meetings at the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC, on October 16, 2025.

Rebuilding key to Syria’s investment push: IMF

IMF’s Azour urges stronger institutions and reforms before reconstruction begins

File photo shoppers at an outdoor market beside the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syria.

UAE among most AI-ready Gulf economies: IMF

IMF's Azour says investment in technology will shape the region’s next phase of growth

File photo of IMF Middle East and Central Asia Department Director Jihad Azour during the IMF/World Bank Group Spring Meetings at the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC, on April 24, 2025.

IMF lifts MENAP growth forecast to 3.2%

Growth momentum across MENAP builds on Gulf diversification and resilient consumption

For oil-exporting economies, growth is set to reach 3% in 2025 and 3.4% in 2026.

UAE set for 4.8% GDP growth in 2025

IMF says UAE’s resilience, diversification and buffers will fuel growth above global peers

IMF projects UAE’s 2025 growth to beat global average

Shehbaz asks IMF to factor floods in $7b review

IMF chief expresses sympathy, praises reforms; World Bank backs $40bn partnership plan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a meeting with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva.

Urjit Patel appointed India’s Executive Director at IMF

Patel is expected to bring deep expertise and institutional experience to his new role

Dr Urjit Patel

IMF board approves $1 billion payout to Pakistan

Pakistan’s policy efforts have already delivered significant progress, the IMF said

Board also approves request for an arrangement with access of about $1.4 billion

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