AlUla Emerging Markets Conference Addresses Growth and Debt Challenges with IMF Partnership
The AlUla Emerging Markets Conference, jointly organized by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund, will take place on February 16–17 in AlUla, aiming to foster dialogue on policies that support growth and financial stability.
The AlUla Emerging Markets Conference serves as a platform for knowledge exchange and discussion of the pressing challenges facing emerging economies, including slower growth, rising public debt, and limited fiscal space.
Key Challenges and Opportunities
Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan highlighted that the event will address strategies to enhance economic resilience, manage sovereign debt more effectively, and strengthen international cooperation to promote sustainable prosperity.
The AlUla Emerging Markets Conference also reflects the strong partnership between Saudi Arabia and the IMF, particularly following the establishment of the Fund’s regional office in Riyadh to support capacity building and technical assistance across the region.
Monetary Policy and Technology Focus
Conference sessions will explore monetary and fiscal policies critical to macroeconomic stability, as well as innovative debt management solutions and the growing role of technology and artificial intelligence in driving development.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva emphasized that the gathering provides a valuable opportunity for policymakers and private sector leaders to discuss how emerging markets can leverage global economic shifts to strengthen competitiveness and achieve robust, private-sector-led growth.
