‏Saudi Minister of Finance Leads Saudi Delegation to 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings

His Excellency the Saudi Minister of Finance, Mr. Mohammed Aljadaan, will leadSaudi Arabia's delegation to the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG), to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 12-17, 2026

The Saudi delegation will include: H.E. the Governor of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), Mr. Ayman Alsayari; the Deputy Chair of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), Dr. Ryadh Alkhareif; the Deputy Minister of Finance for International Relations, Mr. Khalid Bawazier; the CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Mr. Sultan Almarshad; the CEO of the National Debt Management Center (NDMC), Mr. Hani Almedaini; and experts from the Ministry of Finance, SAMA, SFD, NDMC, and the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA).

During these meetings, Minister Aljadaan will participate in: the IMF and GCC High-Level Seminar; the IMF Managing Director's meeting with the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan; and the Arab Governors' meeting with the President of the World Bank Group.

In addition, Minister Aljadaan and Governor Alsayari will participate in the ThirdG20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meeting, held under the U.S. Presidency. Discussions will focus on key developments in the global economy, emerging challenges, and ways to strengthen international economic cooperation.

Minister Aljadaan will chair the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) meeting, where members will exchange views on developments in the global economy, including growth prospects and emerging risks. Discussions will cover global economic policy priorities and the IMF's role in addressing these challenges through financial assistance, advice, and capacity development for itsmembers.

H.E. Aljadaan will also participate in the World Bank Group (WBG) Governor's Development Committee meeting to discuss the latest updates in the WBG's development strategies, including its role in helping to create jobs as a key economic driver, enabling the private sector, and supporting countries in reforming policies that attract investments and promote economic growth.

The Annual Meetings serve as a global platform that brings together finance ministers, central bankers, senior officials from international organizations, private sector executives, representatives from civil society organizations, and academics to discuss global issues, including the global economy, sustainable development, poverty eradication, and other economic and financial topics.