## United Arab Emirates and the IMF

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**Canonical URL:** [United Arab Emirates and the IMF](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/are)

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### At a Glance

- 2026 Projected Real GDP (% Change) : 3.1
- 2026 Projected Consumer Prices (% Change): 2.5
- Country Population: 11.465 million
- Date of Membership: September 22, 1972
- [Article IV/Country Report](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/cr/issues/2025/12/08/united-arab-emirates-2025-article-iv-consultation-press-release-staff-report-and-statement-572397): December 8, 2025
- Special Drawing Rights (SDR): 2398.62 million
- Quota (SDR): 2311.2 million

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### Executive Board activity and key dates
- 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.

### Article IV surveillance mandate and process
- 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.

### Topics and documents listed for the United Arab Emirates
- Article IV Staff Reports
- Financial Position in the Fund
- Financial Sector Assessment Program
- Transactions with the Fund
- Executive Board Calendar
- Contact Us

### See All Documents

- [See All Documents](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/are#whatsnew)

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## References

- [Board Discussions on United Arab Emirates](https://www.imf.org/en/about/executive-board/ebc-archive/country)
- [Financial Sector Assessment Program](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/fsap?sortBy=CountryName&sortVal=U)
- [Article IV/Country Report:](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/cr/issues/2025/12/08/united-arab-emirates-2025-article-iv-consultation-press-release-staff-report-and-statement-572397)

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