10th Meeting of Arab Finance Ministries’ Deputies. Image Courtesy: UAE Ministry of Finance Evaluating the impact of fiscal policies on economic growth in the Arab region Exploring energy subsidy experiences, challenges, and lessons learnt from successful reforms The two-day meeting features 7 panel discussions and presentations on the transfer of financial and economic experiences among Arab countries Younis Haji AlKhoori: The meeting discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between Arab countries in financial policies and develop joint strategies to address global economic challenges Abu Dhabi: Arab deputy finance ministers met today in Abu Dhabi to discuss financial policies, digital transformation in public finance, as well as the adoption of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, and the impact of financial policies on economic growth in the region. The discussions also touched on energy subsidy reforms in Arab countries, focusing on challenges and lessons learnt. Organised by the Arab Monetary Fund, the meeting was attended by H.E. Fahad M. Alturki, Ph.D. Director General and Chairman of the Board of the Arab Monetary Fund, as well as deputy finance ministers, experts from the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Senior Emirati officials attended, […]