United Arab Emirates and the IMF

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The last Article IV Executive Board Consultation was on December 1, 2025.
The Executive Board holds Board Discussions on United Arab Emirates and considers Article IV Staff Reports and related documents.

Under Article IV of its Articles of Agreement, the IMF has a mandate to exercise surveillance over the economic, financial and exchange rate policies of its members to ensure the effective operation of the international monetary system.
IMF appraisal involves a comprehensive analysis of the general economic situation and policy strategy of each member country.
IMF economists visit the member country, usually once a year, to collect and analyze data and hold discussions with government and central bank officials.
Upon return, IMF staff submit a report to the IMF’s Executive Board for discussion.
The Board’s views are summarized and transmitted to the country authorities.
The authorities require more time to consider the publication of the staff report and the related press release.