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AlUla Conference 2026

Tomorrow marks the opening of the second edition of the AlUla Conference on Emerging Market Economies, taking place in the AlUla Governorate. This event, organized by the Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is set to bring together high-level participants, including finance ministers, central bank governors, international finance leaders, and esteemed experts from around the globe.

As the global economy continues to undergo significant transformations in international trade and financial systems, the event comes at a crucial moment. Emerging markets face mounting challenges such as slowing growth, increasing uncertainty, and pressure on their economic stability. This situation highlights the need for enhanced international dialogue, coordinated economic policies, and improved resilience to support global economic stability.

The conference aims to contribute to the development of economic policy frameworks for emerging market economies by supporting growth and prosperity while advocating for global economic stability. Through this high-level international platform, it facilitates the exchange of perspectives, political discussions, and the sharing of relevant expertise and experiences.

This year’s theme, "Policies for a Reset of International Trade and Financial Systems," draws attention to the rapid transformations occurring in the global economy, along with the challenges and opportunities they present for emerging markets. Key areas of focus will include international trade dynamics, monetary and financial systems, and macroeconomic policies.

The agenda encompasses several priority policy areas, including the restructuring of global trade within a shifting geopolitical and economic landscape, the dynamics of the international monetary and financial system, and the monetary policy challenges in an uncertain environment marked by structural transformations.

Furthermore, the conference will address budgetary resilience and policies in the face of external shocks, the role of public policy in fostering economic resilience, and strategies to stimulate private sector-driven growth, enhance productivity, and strike a balance between state involvement and the empowerment of the private sector in emerging market economies.

Discussions will be centered on strengthening the resilience of emerging market economies and economic transformation, with key takeaways and actionable measures identified to foster international cooperation, policy coordination, and practical solutions to global economic challenges.

The AlUla Conference aims to raise awareness of the issues faced by emerging market economies, underscoring their critical role in the global economy. It is also a platform to elevate these concerns within the international economic and media agenda, ultimately supporting efforts for a more inclusive and sustainable long-term economic growth.