Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari with other Ministers and dignitaries during a discussion session at the 2025 World Government Summit in Dubai.
Doha: A delegation from the Ministry of Finance, led by Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, participated in the activities of the 2025 World Government Summit, held under the theme “Shaping the Future” in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The Minister of Finance attended several discussion sessions, which addressed key topics on ways to achieve common visions for enhancing government work, strengthening cooperation among the worlds governments, exchanging experiences, and focusing on inspiring stories and models in government work that have left positive impacts and brought about real change in their countries and communities.
His Excellency participated in a high-level closed session titled ‘Reimagining the Future of Multilateral Cooperation and the Future Fund’, in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund.
The session aimed to discuss initiatives to strengthen partnerships between the public and private sectors, ways to enhance economic resilience in the face of global fluctuations, and emphasize the importance of boosting regional cooperation and developing innovative financial strategies that contribute to achieving sustainable development and economic prosperity in the region.
Minister of Finance also participated in a joint public session organized by the Ministry of Finance of the UAE in collaboration with the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), titled “Enhancing Resilience: Shaping the Future of GCC Economies Amid Challenges”.
During the session, the focus was on enhancing the readiness of financial sectors and successful partnership models, and their role in promoting economic diversification and sustainable development.
The importance of engaging policymakers in risk mitigation efforts, developing local capital markets, and facilitating dialogue and knowledge exchange among all parties was also emphasized.
In addition, the session highlighted the significance of cooperation in trade policies, infrastructure, and the development of joint economic strategies that support sustainable growth in the region.
The World Government Summit, which is taking place from February 11 to 13, 2025, brings together 120 government delegations, more than 85 international and regional organizations, and global institutions, in addition to a select group of thought leaders and global experts, with over 4,000 participants in attendance.
High-level ministerial meetings are held during the summit.
