Saudi Arabia to Host Second Al-Ula Emerging Markets Economies Conference on February 8-9, 2026
Saudi Arabia will host the second edition of the Al-Ula Emerging Markets Economies Conference on February 8-9, 2026, in Al-Ula Governorate. The event is organized in partnership between the Saudi Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with broad participation from finance ministers, central bank governors, policymakers, international financial institutions, and economic experts from around the world.
The conference will take place amid rapid global economic shifts, requiring emerging markets to strengthen resilience and seize new opportunities to ensure sustainable growth and improved living standards, contributing positively to global economic stability.
The Al-Ula Conference highlights the strategic partnership between the Saudi Ministry of Finance and the IMF, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s growing role in supporting international economic dialogue and fostering cooperation among nations.
Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan emphasized that hosting the conference underscores the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at enhancing global financial and economic stability. He noted that emerging markets play a pivotal role in the global economy, given their direct impact on global growth and stability.
Al-Jadaan stated:
"The Al-Ula Emerging Markets Economies Conference provides a unique platform to exchange views on global economic developments and discuss policies and reforms that support inclusive growth and strengthen economic resilience, within a broader framework of international cooperation to address shared challenges."
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva added:
"The Al-Ula Conference offers a vital platform for emerging markets to discuss strategies for managing risks and seizing opportunities in the upcoming period. In the context of rapid global transformations driven by technology, demographic shifts, and geopolitical developments, policymakers face increasingly complex and uncertain environments. Countries must work together to enhance resilience through sound macroeconomic and fiscal policies."
Participants will exchange experiences, coordinate policies, and support economic reform initiatives, enabling these nations to benefit from global economic shifts and achieve more inclusive and sustainable growth. The conference also aims to raise international awareness of the challenges facing emerging markets and highlight successful national experiences in building innovative solutions, attracting investment, improving living standards, and fostering economic prosperity.