Arab Fiscal Forum And UAE Leadership At World Governments Summit 2026: Mohammed Bin Rashid Meets Arab Finance Ministers

The World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai is recording its highest leadership turnout so far, with more than 60 heads of state and government and their deputies among over 6,250 attendees, as discussions focus on fiscal policy, economic cooperation, technology, and governance across the global public sector.

Alongside the broader summit agenda, the tenth Arab Fiscal Forum is taking place as a key component, bringing together Arab Ministers of Finance, regional and international financial institutions, and senior UAE officials to debate future fiscal strategies, digital transformation, and new models for development financing and public-private cooperation.

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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met Arab Ministers of Finance who are attending the tenth Arab Fiscal Forum, which is being held within the World Governments Summit 2026, reflecting the UAE’s focus on regional economic dialogue and shared planning.

The meeting included H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, together with H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed highlighted the strong Arab presence at the World Governments Summit 2026, saying that the broad representation underlines deep ties between the UAE and Arab countries, and noting that the summit offers a regular venue where Arab leaders and financial officials can outline common economic and fiscal priorities.

During the discussions with ministers, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed expressed confidence that Arab countries are able to deal with global economic pressures by improving regional integration, coordinating fiscal measures, and sharing expertise, while also placing emphasis on knowledge exchange as a tool for strengthening resilience across different national economies.

Arab Ministers of Finance at the Arab Fiscal Forum praised the UAE’s organisation of the World Governments Summit 2026, describing the event as a major international meeting point where the future of governance is examined, and recognising the UAE’s contribution to Arab economic cooperation, joint financial stability efforts, and modern policy approaches that respond to fast global shifts.

The tenth Arab Fiscal Forum is being organised in partnership by the Arab Monetary Fund, the International Monetary Fund, and the UAE Ministry of Finance, with the participation of His Excellency Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, who joined the sessions that are centred on future-ready fiscal policy frameworks.

World Governments Summit 2026 and Arab Fiscal Forum key statistics

Forum sessions at the World Governments Summit 2026 examine priority fiscal challenges and digital policy trends, including how technology and artificial intelligence are used in government to improve governance, raise the efficiency of public spending, support sustainable development financing, and identify new areas where public-private partnerships can add value to national economies.

The World Governments Summit 2026 hosts more than 445 sessions, with contributions from over 450 global figures, including presidents, ministers, experts, thinkers, and senior decision-makers, while more than 700 chief executive officers from major international companies are in attendance alongside representatives of over 80 international and regional organisations and academic institutions.

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The World Governments Summit 2026 also gathers 87 Nobel laureates and other recipients of major scientific honours, together with delegations from more than 150 governments and over 500 ministers, creating a broad platform where discussions on fiscal policy, technology, governance, and cooperation feed into regional initiatives, including the outcomes of the Arab Fiscal Forum.

With inputs from WAM