Dubai, Feb.02 (SANA) The 10th Arab Fiscal Forum opened on Monday in Dubai, bringing together Arab finance ministers, senior officials, and economic experts to discuss fiscal policy priorities, economic growth, and digital transformation in public finance.
The forum, held at Madinat Jumeirah as part of the preparatory day of the World Governments Summit 2026, is organized by the UAE Ministry of Finance in cooperation with the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the forum is being held under the theme “The Future of Trade and the Economy” and addresses fiscal policy trends in the Arab region amid global economic changes. Discussions focus on balancing economic growth, fiscal sustainability, and climate action.
Participants are examining key challenges related to the digital transformation of public finance, including the role of government technology and artificial intelligence in strengthening fiscal governance, improving public spending management, and enhancing resource allocation efficiency in support of sustainable economic development.
The forum is also reviewing ways to strengthen the resilience of public finances against global economic shocks, financing mechanisms for sustainable development, and the role of regional and international financial institutions in supporting Arab countries’ economic and development objectives.
In addition, sessions are addressing opportunities and challenges associated with adopting advanced financial technologies, with a view to accelerating digital transformation in the financial sector and boosting its competitiveness.
The forum will conclude with a meeting between Arab finance ministers and senior officials from the IMF and the AMF to discuss the impact of technological developments—particularly artificial intelligence—on public finance management, as well as future public spending priorities in light of global economic shifts and international crises.
