The AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies 2026 kicks off tomorrow in AlUla Governorate, organized through a partnership between the Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund. This high-level gathering brings together economic policymakers, finance ministers, central bank governors, leaders of international financial institutions, and elite experts from around the world.

The conference launch comes at a time when the global economy is witnessing fundamental transformations in international trade and financial systems, accompanied by increasing challenges related to slowing growth, rising uncertainty, and mounting pressures on emerging market economies. This underscores the importance of strengthening international dialogue, coordinating economic policies, and supporting the resilience of these economies to enhance global economic stability.

Objectives of the AlUla Conference

The conference aims to contribute to shaping the economic policy agenda for emerging market economies in ways that support achieving growth and prosperity while enhancing global economic stability. It provides a high-level international platform for exchanging visions, discussing policies, and reviewing relevant experiences and expertise.

Theme and Focus Areas

This year’s conference is held under the theme “Policies Amid the Recalibration of International Trade and Financial Systems.” It highlights the rapid transformations witnessed by the global economy and the challenges and opportunities they present to emerging market economies, particularly in international trade, monetary and financial systems, and macroeconomic policies.

Key Discussion Topics

The conference program focuses on several priority issues and policies, most notably:

  • Reshaping global trade amid geopolitical and economic changes
  • Dynamics of the international monetary and financial system
  • Challenges facing monetary policy in an environment characterized by uncertainty and structural transformations
  • Fiscal policy resilience and frameworks in a world marked by recurring economic shocks
  • The role of public policies in enhancing resilience
  • Ways to stimulate private sector-led growth and raise productivity
  • Achieving balance between the state’s role and private sector empowerment in emerging market economies

Expected Impact and Future Outlook

The conference concludes with discussions focusing on enhancing the resilience of emerging market economies and economic transformation, reviewing key lessons learned, and future steps to support international cooperation and policy coordination. The AlUla Conference is expected to raise international awareness of emerging market economy issues, highlight their pivotal role in the global economy, and enhance the presence of these issues on the international economic and media agenda, supporting more inclusive and sustainable long-term economic growth.

The gathering in AlUla represents a crucial opportunity for global economic leaders to address pressing challenges facing emerging markets and develop practical solutions that contribute to confronting global economic challenges. Through collaborative dialogue and shared expertise, participants will work toward building a more stable and prosperous economic future for emerging market economies and the global community at large.