Qatar joins meeting of Arab central bank governors, World Bank chief
The State of Qatar has participated in a meeting of Arab central bank governors with the World Bank Group President Ajay Banga, held on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International Moneta...
Qatar took part in a gathering of Arab central bank representatives alongside Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, during the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand. Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed al-Kuwari represented Qatar at the event, which convened finance ministers, central bank leaders, and heads of financial entities.
Al-Kuwari discussed potential areas for collaboration at the meeting, including economic recovery, mobilizing private investment, improving regional connectivity, and investing in human capital. He stressed the significance of coordination between the World Bank, Gulf donors, and the Arab Co-ordination Group to aid reconstruction in Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza, ensuring that financial assistance, grants, and guarantees are mutually beneficial.
The minister also highlighted the importance of investing in artificial intelligence and digital skills to equip young people for future job prospects. He welcomed the World Bank's assistance in enhancing AI preparedness across the region and the establishment of the Bank's Riyadh office, providing young Qatari nationals with opportunities to work at the institution. Al-Kuwari further emphasized the need for increased representation of Arab professionals in the Bank's leadership roles.
The IMF and World Bank Group's annual meetings are scheduled to take place in Bangkok from October 12 to 18, 2026, uniting policymakers and financial leaders to deliberate on global economic developments and the international financial system.
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