IMF Middle East & North Africa

📣 Call for Papers! The 2026 IMF MENA Research Conference seeks papers on trade and financial integration, macroeconomic policy responses to new external shocks, and digitalization and AI. Submit your research by March 31, 2026! For more info: imf.org/en/news/semina…

Morocco’s economy remains resilient amid global uncertainty and heightened geopolitical tensions. Prudent macroeconomic policies and advancing structural reforms help boost growth & job creation. Read the IMF's Board findings: imf.org/en/news/articl…

Fragility does not stop at the border. It impacts neighboring regions through cross-border insecurity, migration, refugee flows, and trade disruptions. Addressing fragility in any country supports broader global stability. More in our new blog. imf.org/en/blogs/artic…

Eid al-Fitr Mubarak عيد مبارك May this special day bring peace, hope, and prosperity to all those observing Eid al-Fitr. May the spirit of kindness and generosity that accompanies this Eid prevail.

We are actively engaging with our membership, assessing the economic impact of the Middle East conflict, which will depend on its duration & intensity. The IMF stands ready to support affected countries using a full range of tools—policy advice, capacity development, & financing.

From today’s press briefing: I announced the FDMD’s travel to Seoul & Beijing, and our 2026 April Spring Meetings; addressed the conflict in the Middle East & its global impacts; and discussed Argentina, the GCC, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, and Venezuela: x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

نتابع عن كثب التطورات في منطقة الشرق الأوسط. وحتى هذه الآونة، لاحظنا اضطرابات في النشاط التجاري والاقتصادي، وطفرات في أسعار الطاقة، وتقلبا في الأسواق المالية. إقرأ البيان: imf.org/ar/news/articl…

We’re closely monitoring developments in the Middle East and assessing the impact on affected countries, the region and the world economy. Read our statement: imf.org/en/news/articl…

🇪🇬's shift to sustainable, private sector-led growth will create opportunities for all. This requires reducing the state footprint, ensuring a level playing field, maintaining FX flexibility, lowering inflation, strengthening revenues, managing debt & enhancing social protection.

Egypt’s macroeconomic situation has improved. Tight monetary and fiscal policies with exchange rate flexibility have helped restore macroeconomic stability, improve market confidence, lower inflation, and strengthen the external position and reserves.

The IMF Executive Board completed Egypt’s 5th and 6th reviews under the EFF and the 1st review under the RSF, enabling a disbursement of about US$2.3 billion (US$2.0 billion under the EFF and US$273 million under the RSF). imf.org/en/news/articl…

Diversification has become more difficult in recent years. Stocks and bonds increasingly sell off together, weakening a core hedge that investors relied on for decades. This shift raises new risks for investors and financial stability. More in our blog: imf.org/en/blogs/artic…

Our recent IMF paper on North Africa is worth a read! It explores how the region’s strategic position between Europe and sub-Saharan Africa can boost trade and growth through stronger regional integration, better logistics, and deeper energy cooperation. imf.org/en/publication…

Together with @MOFKSA @MAAljadaan, earlier this month we convened #ACEME26 — a highly productive conference on emerging markets. The discussions underscored a clear message: EMs recognize that the path forward lies in consolidating gains while unlocking new opportunities.

Ever wondered how the IMF finances itself? Under a unique funding model that doesn't require budget appropriations or taxpayer support, countries can count their contributions to the IMF as reserve assets. See our explainer blog for more. imf.org/en/Blogs/Artic…

هل تعلم أن صندوق النقد الدولي يقدم دورات تدريبية مجانية بلغات مختلفة مثل الإنجليزية والعربية والفرنسية؟ تغطي هذه الدورات موضوعات من إدارة الدين ومكافحة غسل الأموال إلى التحول الرقمي والأمن السيبراني. عزز مهاراتك وزِد معرفتك اليوم: imf.org/en/Capacity-De…

Sustaining Saudi Arabia’s growth momentum will increasingly depend on two engines: a skilled workforce and a vibrant private sector. Learn more in our latest Country Focus. imf.org/en/news/articl…

Calling all graduate students researching MENA economies: the IMF is accepting papers for the 2026 MENA Research Conference in Rabat. The top paper will receive a prize and funded travel to attend the event. The deadline is March 31. More info: imf.org/en/news/semina…

This week’s Weekend Read features Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on emerging markets, Brazil’s opportunity to boost growth by increasing women’s participation in the workforce and Sendhil Mullainathan on AI’s role in economics. linkedin.com/pulse/weekend-…

Emerging markets now account for over half of global growth, but growth paths remain slower than before the pandemic. In a new op-ed, @KGeorgieva and Saudi Finance Minister @MAAljadaan discuss pro-growth reforms needed to unlock productivity. project-syndicate.org/commentary/eme…

At #ACEME26 , IMF’s Jihad Azour moderated a panel on private sector–led growth in EMEs discussing the role of the state, fiscal space, debt, industrial policy & AI, featuring Cheikh Diba, Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser and Anna Bjerde. Watch here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=HODiDq…