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          "text": "2026 Projected Real GDP (% Change) : 3.1"
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        {
          "text": "2026 Projected Consumer Prices (% Change): 2.5"
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          "text": "Country Population: 11.465 million"
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        {
          "text": "Date of Membership: September 22, 1972"
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          "text": "Article IV/Country Report: December 8, 2025",
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          "text": "Special Drawing Rights (SDR): 2398.62 million"
        },
        {
          "text": "Quota (SDR): 2311.2 million"
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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.",
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