Governor of the Monetary Authority Participates in the 2026 Annual Joint Meetings of Arab Financial Institutions and the Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Arab Monetary Fund

SadaNews Economy - The Governor of the Monetary Authority and Palestine's Governor at the Arab Monetary Fund, Yahya Shanar, along with the Deputy Governor of Palestine at the Fund, participated in the 2026 Annual Joint Meetings of Arab Financial Institutions, held via video conferencing, with the participation of finance ministers, central bank governors, and representatives of Arab financial institutions.

The meetings addressed economic and financial developments at both regional and international levels, reviewing the key challenges facing Arab economies, alongside discussions on ways to enhance cooperation and coordination among Arab financial institutions, and their role in supporting development efforts and economic reform in member countries.

The governor and his deputy also participated in the 49th meeting of the Board of Governors of the Arab Monetary Fund, which focused on discussing issues related to the Fund's operations and its financing and technical activities, reviewing the policies and tools adopted to enhance its role in supporting financial and monetary stability and building capacities in member states. The meeting discussed ways to develop the Fund’s work and expand its programs to enhance its efficiency in responding to member countries' needs and keeping pace with economic changes.

In this context, the governors emphasized the importance of enhancing coordination and Arab integration in fiscal and monetary policies, which contributes to supporting the resilience of Arab economies and increasing their readiness to deal with challenges, highlighting the vital role played by the Arab Monetary Fund in enhancing financial stability, sharing expertise, and building institutional capacities.