Finance minister to lead Saudi delegation at 2026 World Bank and IMF annual meetings in Bangkok
Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan will head Saudi Arabia’s delegation to the 2026 World Bank and IMF annual meetings in Bangkok from October 12 to 17.
Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan will spearhead the Kingdom's representation at the 2026 World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, from October 12 to 17. Al-Jadaan will preside over Saudi Arabia's delegation, which comprises key figures from the Saudi Central Bank, the National Debt Management Center, and various ministries.
During the conference, Al-Jadaan will engage in high-level discussions, including a seminar between the IMF and Gulf Cooperation Council nations, a meeting between the IMF Managing Director and Middle Eastern financial officials, and an Arab governors' gathering with the World Bank Group's president. Additionally, Al-Jadaan will chair the IMF's International Monetary and Financial Committee to delve into global economic trends, challenges, and the distribution of resources.
He will also participate in the World Bank Group's Development Committee to review ongoing initiatives and discuss strategies for fostering economic growth and job creation. The annual meetings provide a global stage for finance ministers, central bank governors, and representatives from various sectors to deliberate on critical matters such as the global economy, sustainable development, poverty alleviation, and international cooperation.
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