A strong and purposeful week at #ClimateSolutionsWeek at the @TheOPECFund HQ in Vienna. Which brought together key stakeholders across governments, multilateral development banks, financial institutions, private sector, philanthropy, experts and partners around a shared priority: advancing practical, finance-ready #climate solutions. Turning commitments into delivery, #scalingfinance, strengthening #projectpipelines, and accelerating measurable impact.
The convening offered a valuable opportunity to engage in a wealth of discussions on:
- Project preparation facilities and pipelines: the role of #capacitybuilding, knowledge generation, and empirical research to enable decision-grade project design, alongside evidence-based planning, implementation, and monitoring. Capacity development and upstream research constitute key enablers.
-Coordination and #partnerships: the importance of stronger alignment through convening national, regional, and international platforms to foster peer learning, knowledge-sharing, coordination, and harmonization of standards.
- Scalable and #blendedfinance: more innovative and integrated approaches to de-risk #climateprojects, crowd in private capital, and improve bankability at scale.
-Risk management and resilience: the need to advance tools, frameworks, and capacities to effectively quantify and integrate #climaterisks within #MRVsystems.
As a regional convener and strategic partner to Arab countries, the @armonetaryfund continues to integrate these priorities into its work and support collective progress.
Many thanks to the @TheOPECFund for convening such a succesful, timely, and impactful #ClimateSolutionsWeek at the water-#adaptation-nature nexus, creating a space that translates commitment and collaboration into tangible delivery and measurable impact.
More frequent shocks have increased the need for regional cooperation. Grateful for an important conversation on closer Gulf Cooperation Council and Europe ties at the Europe Gulf Forum in Greece, including with @AdelAljubeir, @GiorgiaMeloni, @alexstubb, @tzitzikostas.
The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) launched today, Wednesday, 13 May 2026, the fifth workshop on “Enhancing Public Debt Management Efficiency in Arab Countries,” bringing together finance ministry officials and international experts to discuss key developments and challenges in public debt management, while exploring global best practices and successful experiences.
The workshop reflects AMF’s ongoing efforts to support financial sustainability and strengthen institutional capacities across Arab countries.
#ArabMonetaryFund #PublicDebtManagement #FinancialSustainability
As AI & the digital, green & demographic transformations reshape labour markets, new @ilo report urges governments to prioritize lifelong learning.
Without stronger investment in skills development, inequalities risk widening within & between countries.
https://t.co/4OTEw6M99D
In this week’s Weekend Read: the global economy faces risks from war-driven supply disruptions, while AI introduces new financial stability challenges. Explore fiscal pressures in emerging economies, Asia-Pacific trade, and why policy credibility matters. https://t.co/UyMQeO7Xb3
Follow live from 09:00 CET as I speak at the LatAm Economic Forum, organised by @BancoDeEspana.
I will discuss stablecoins and the future of money.
Watch here https://t.co/qunwAimIBw
The Arab Monetary Fund organizes the #annual#meeting of the #Governors of #Arab#financial institutions, with the participation of 22 Arab countries and more than 70 financial decision-makers, within the framework of strengthening cooperation among financial institutions, reinforcing #joint Arab action, and supporting economic #stability.
Just arrived in Algeria! 🇩🇿
Delighted to be here for the first time. Algeria is a key strategic partner for the EU - essential for regional stability, energy security, and a bridge to the wider African continent.
We are ready to deepen our dialogue and taking our cooperation further to unlock the full potential of our 🇪🇺-🇩🇿 partnership under the #PactfortheMediterranean.
Today, I was glad to receive Nana Dr. Antwi‑Boasiako Amoah, Chairperson of the Africa Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN). @AGNChair_UNFCCC .
I underscored the significance of his leadership at a critical juncture for global climate action.
I further assured Dr. Amoah of the @_AfricanUnion commission’s unwavering support for the AGN’s mission.
The AGN serves as a strong Continental voice on the climate change agenda, amplifying Africa’s priorities and ensuring they are heard on the international stage.
#AUC #AGN #ClimateAction
Algiers is a captivating city with its blend of Moorish and European architecture and its magnificent views of the Mediterranean Sea. I escaped my busy schedule for a few minutes to check out the Dey’s Palace in the famous Casbah district and the old Post Office downtown. Algeria has an incredible potential for tourism, and I look forward to returning some day with Caroline to explore this fascinating country. 🇺🇸🤝🇩🇿
In 1793, President George Washington dispatched a diplomatic envoy to negotiate a treaty of amity and commerce with the dey of Algiers, which was signed two years later. It was a great honor for me to follow in these venerable footsteps by visiting Algeria this week. The government rolled out the red carpet, and I met with the President and the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Hydrocarbons, Mining, and Agriculture to discuss substantial investment and commercial opportunities and mutual security concerns, as well as the situation in the Western Sahara. There is vast upside potential to deepen the bilateral relationship for the benefit of both our peoples. We look forward to welcoming the Algerian national team to the World Cup this summer! 🇺🇸⚽️🇩🇿
Intensive Yemeni talks with the World Bank @WorldBankGroup, the International Monetary Fund @IMFNews, the International Finance Corporation @IFC_org, and the Arab Monetary Fund @armonetaryfund in Washington, on the sidelines of the 2026 Spring Meetings, focused on supporting reforms, boosting revenues, and accelerating key projects.
Greetings from London! I’m looking forward to joining colleagues at the London School of Economics @LSEnews to celebrate @lordstern1’s 80th birthday and to exchange ideas with eminent voices in global economics. #LSEEvents
Great meeting w/ H.E. Al Turki the Director General of the @ArMonetaryFund to advance our growing partnership. The @WorldBankGroup & AMF are stepping up our cooperation on job creation, macroeconomic stability, fragile state support & digital finance for the region. #WBGmeetings
صندوق النقد العربي
اجتماعات الربيع
ابريل 2026 – واشنطن
Arab Monetary Fund
Spring Meetings
April 2026 – Washington
@FahadmAlturki@IMFNews@WorldBankGroup
#أنطاليا | سمو وزير الخارجية الأمير #فيصل_بن_فرحان@FaisalbinFarhan يلتقي معالي وزير الدولة وزير الشؤون الخارجية والجالية الوطنية بالخارج والشؤون الإفريقية في الجمهورية الجزائرية الديمقراطية الشعبية السيد أحمد عطّاف، على هامش منتدى أنطاليا الدبلوماسي ٢٠٢٦م.