Abu Dhabi: Younis Haji AlKhoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, has met with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV consultation mission at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The meeting included Ali Abdullah Sharafi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for International Financial Relations, and Thuraiya Hamid Alhashmi, Director of International Financial Relations and Organisations, along with several other officials and specialists from both the Ministry and the IMF.
According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting was part of the IMF’s annual Article IV consultations, where discussions focused on the UAE’s economic and financial developments and policies. The dialogue also highlighted policies implemented in the UAE to enhance its financial and economic framework.
AlKhoori welcomed the IMF delegation and praised its role in assessing the financial and economic performance of member countries. He emphasized the Ministry of Finance’s commitment to collaborating with the IMF, noting that these consultations offer a vital platform for exchanging views on fiscal and monetary policy priorities. This collaboration aims to support development goals and ensure economic stability over the long term, in line with globally recognised best practices.
The discussions also explored economic prospects, potential risks, and key policy priorities designed to protect economic growth, maintain fiscal sustainability, and promote economic diversification. The agenda included topics such as liquidity management, the real estate sector, monetary policy transmission, and structural reforms.
The IMF delegation plans to continue its mission in the UAE with a series of meetings involving various stakeholders until January 22, as part of the ongoing Article IV consultation process.