Saudi finance minister leads delegation to IMF-World Bank meetings
Mohammed Al-Jadaan heads Saudi Arabia's team at the 2026 Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand.
At a glance
- The meetings began in Bangkok, Thailand on Monday and will run for six days
- Al-Jadaan will chair the International Monetary and Financial Committee
- Saudi officials will participate in G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting under U.S. Presidency
- Discussions will cover global economic developments, emerging challenges and international cooperation
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan is leading the country's delegation to the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group, which began in Bangkok on Monday. The delegation includes senior officials from the Saudi Central Bank, the Finance Ministry, and other financial institutions.
During the six-day meetings, Al-Jadaan will participate in multiple forums including seminars with the Gulf Cooperation Council and the IMF Managing Director, as well as meetings with Arab governors and the World Bank president. He will chair the International Monetary and Financial Committee, where discussions are expected to focus on global economic developments, growth prospects and emerging risks.
Why it matters
The annual IMF-World Bank meetings bring together finance officials from around the world to discuss major economic issues and coordinate international financial policy.
Original reporting
- Saudi GazetteAl-Jadaan leads Saudi delegation to 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings
- Saudi Gazette — LatestAl-Jadaan leads Saudi delegation to 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings
- Asharq Al-Awsat (English)Minister of Finance Leads Saudi Delegation to 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings
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