Riyadh | BETH – Feb 4, 2026

Saudi Arabia is set to host the second edition of the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies on Feb. 8–9, 2026 in AlUla, in partnership between the Saudi Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with broad participation from finance ministers, central bank governors, policymakers, leaders of international financial institutions, and global economic experts.

The conference comes amid rapid shifts in the global economy, underscoring the need for emerging market economies to enhance resilience and seize new opportunities to ensure sustainable growth and improve living standards, with positive spillovers for global economic stability.

The event reflects the strength of the strategic partnership between the Ministry of Finance and the IMF, and highlights Saudi Arabia’s growing role in advancing international economic dialogue and multilateral cooperation.

Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said hosting the conference underscores the Kingdom’s continued commitment to supporting global efforts to strengthen financial and economic stability, noting that emerging market economies are a cornerstone of the global economic system due to their direct impact on growth and stability.

“The AlUla Conference provides a unique platform to exchange views on global economic developments and discuss policies and reforms that support inclusive growth and economic resilience, within broader international cooperation to address shared challenges,” he said.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the conference offers a vital platform for emerging economies to discuss risk management and opportunity capture in the next phase, noting that technology-driven shifts, demographic changes, and geopolitical dynamics are creating a more complex and uncertain environment, requiring sound macroeconomic and fiscal policies to strengthen resilience.

Participants will exchange experiences, coordinate policies, and support reform pathways to help emerging economies capitalize on global transformations and achieve more inclusive and sustainable growth, while highlighting successful experiences in innovative solutions that strengthen international cooperation, attract investment, and improve living standards.