CBUAE joins G20 finance meetings in US to discuss monetary policy

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) is currently representing the Emirates at two high-level G20 finance meetings in Asheville, North Carolina, focusing on global economic stability and monetary policy. The delegation is participating in the Fourth G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies Meeting and the Second G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, which run from Saturday, 29 August to Tuesday, 1 September 2026. Global Economic Agenda The meetings, held under the 2026 United States G20 Presidency, bring together global financial leaders to address volatile economic developments. Key agenda items include the coordination of international monetary policies, strategies for sustainable economic growth, and the expansion of financial literacy programs across member nations. Ebrahim Obaid Al Zaabi, Assistant Governor for Monetary Policy and Financial Stability at the CBUAE, is leading the UAE delegation. The team also includes Mohamed Hussain Al Marzooqi, Head of International Relations, and Maryam Abdulla Alzaabi, Manager of Multilateral Affairs. The participation follows a directive to enhance the UAE’s role in international financial dialogue and to share regional expertise in fiscal management. Combating Financial Fraud A significant portion of the current session is dedicated to cross-border efforts to combat fraud and scams. Delegates are discussing technical frameworks to secure digital payments and standardise anti-fraud protocols as cyber-enabled…