Minister of State for Financial Affairs meets with Executive Director of the Arab Group at the IMF

By Samantha Allen

Published: January 15, 2022 | 1:35 PM GMT

Minister of State for Financial Affairs meets with Executive Director of the Arab Group at the IMF

DUBAI, 15th January, 2022 – Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, met today with Dr.

Mahmoud Mohieldin, Executive Director of the Arab Group at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on the sidelines of the Expo 2020 Dubai, and in the presence of Younis Haji Al Khoori, Undersecretary of Ministry of Finance.

The meeting sought to discuss key issues at the MENA region and the latest developments related to climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the meeting, Al Hussaini welcomed Dr.

Mahmoud Mohieldin and stressed on the importance of continuous coordination between both parties on various regional and international issues, foremost of which is climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.

The UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs said: “The UAE is keen to strengthen the strategic relationship and cooperation with various international regional institutions and bodies, especially the World Bank, to drive growth and accelerate global economic recovery, as well as support various efforts aimed at achieving sustainable economic and social development.

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The meeting previewed the priorities of the UAE’s policy post the pandemic and means of providing the necessary support to the country by the World Bank.

Both parties also discussed climate change and climate adaptation policies and their macroeconomic impact on the UAE and other regional economies.

That, in addition to deliberating ways to benefit from the 27th COP27 United Nations Climate Change Conference, which will be held in Egypt this year and (COP28), which will be held in the UAE in 2023.

Both parties emphasised the importance of calling for climate policies tailored to the needs of Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs) and fossil fuel exporters.

The meeting came as part of Dr.

Mahmoud Mohieldin’s visit to the UAE to attend the official launch of the Global Council on Sustainable Development Goals at Expo 2020 Dubai.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.