AlUla, February 08, 2026(Kamran Raja): The second edition of the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies 2026 commenced today in AlUla Governorate, organized through a strategic partnership between the Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The high-level event brings together Minister of Finance Mohammed Aljadaan, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, alongside economic decision-makers, finance ministers, central bank governors, leaders of international financial institutions, and selected experts from across the globe.
Held over two days under the theme “Policies Amid a Reset of the International Trade and Financial Systems,” the conference addresses the rapid transformations reshaping the global economy and examines the challenges and opportunities facing emerging market economies. Discussions focus on key areas including international trade, monetary and financial systems, and macroeconomic policy frameworks.
Participants emphasized the critical importance of strengthening multilateral international cooperation in light of mounting economic pressures, increasing fragmentation, and heightened uncertainty. The conference highlighted that robust international partnerships are more essential than ever to support emerging and developing economies as they navigate complex global shifts.
The AlUla Conference aims to serve as a platform for the exchange of practical experiences in economic policymaking, with a strong emphasis on the realistic implementation of solutions that advance the public good. Through open dialogue and collaboration, the meetings seek to help shape both collective and country-specific responses by emerging markets to the ongoing and rapid transformations in the global economic landscape.
The conference continues tomorrow with further sessions dedicated to policy coordination, financial stability, and strategies for sustainable growth in emerging economies.