Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)
The Middle East and North Africa face growing uncertainty amid shifting global geopolitics, trade tensions, and weakening international cooperation. These global developments, combined with regional challenges such as conflicts and political instability, pose significant risks to economic stability. How can policymakers manage immediate threats while strengthening resilience against future shocks?
Join us for an engaging discussion with a distinguished panel of experts as we explore these critical issues, highlighted in the IMF’s forthcoming Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia. This event is held in partnership with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Event details:
Date: Thursday 1 May 2025
Time: 11:15am – 12:15pm
Opening remarks:
Alya AlZarouni – Chief Operating Officer, DIFC Authority
Panellists:
Jihad Azour – Director, Middle East and Central Asia Department, IMF
Helima Croft – Head of Global Commodity Strategy & MENA Research, RBC Capital Markets
Ahmed Galal Ismail – CEO, Majid Al Futtaim Holding
Tarik Yousef – Director and Senior Fellow, Middle East Council on Global Affairs
Moderator:
Joumanna Bercetche – Anchor, Bloomberg Television