As the 2026 Annual Meetings come to a close, here are my four takeaways from the week, plus a very special thank you to our wonderful host Thailand! Khàawp-khun khâ 🇹🇭 #IMFMeetings
Countless blessings and warmest wishes to all celebrating Eid al-Adha. May this special time of reflection, generosity, and compassion remind us of the importance of supporting one another and nurturing strong, caring communities. Eid Mubarak.
مدير إدارة الشرق الأوسط وآسيا الوسطى في صندوق النقد الدولي جهاد أزعور:
📌 أزمة مضيق هرمز شكلت صدمة اقتصادية في المنطقة والعالم
📌أزمة مضيق هرمز عالمية والتداعيات ستستمر لفترة طويلة
📌 أزمة مضيق هرمز ألحقت أضرارا بالاستقرار الاقتصادي العالمي
#بزنس_مع_لبنى#مضيق_هرمز
مدير إدارة الشرق الأوسط في صندوق النقد الدولي د.جهاد أزعور في مقابلة خاصة مع العربية Business:
📌 الاقتصاد السعودي أقل تأثرا في الخليج بحرب إيران
📌 خط أنابيب شرق- غرب ساهم بالحد من تأثير حرب إيران على اقتصاد السعودية
📌 منطقة الشرق الأوسط أثبتت قدرتها الكبيرة على التكيف خلال حرب إيران
📌 دول الخليج لديها احتياطيات نقدية تدعم مركزها المالي
📌سياسة الحكومة والمركزي ساهمت في صمود الاقتصاد المصري خلال الحرب
#العربية_Business
جهاد أزعور مدير إدارة الشرق الأوسط وآسيا الوسطى في صندوق النقد الدولي يقول للعربية Business إن مصر استطاعت التكيف مع الأزمة الناتجة عن الحرب وأن المؤشرات عادت إلى مستويات ما قبل الحرب
Behind the scenes at the Spring Meetings: fast paced days, focused conversations, and constant exchange. This is global engagement in motion—listening, sharing, and collaborating to help our members deliver results in a shock-prone world.
The war in the Middle East is testing the resilience of the global economy again. Our latest World Economic Outlook projects global growth to slow to 3.1% in 2026, and inflation to increase to 4.4%. Read more: https://t.co/xzjO8VQRN2
Ramadan Kareem. رمضان كريم
Wishing all those observing Ramadan a blessed month. May it be a time of reflection, compassion, and hope—for families, communities, and the world we share.
An emotional visit to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. I met families who have lost everything, including loved ones, and witnessed both deep hardship and remarkable resilience. The IMF stands with you.
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:
https://t.co/Be1bpoxYE8
In the heart of AlUla, and with broad international participation, the AlUla Emerging Markets Economies Conference 2026 featured rich discussions that renewed efforts to strengthen global coordination and address economic challenges, inspired by its ancient history.
The world is undergoing major shifts, making inter-regional cooperation crucial. North Africa has a real chance to deepen ties with Europe and sub‑Saharan Africa. It’s time to supercharge this integration. Read my remarks: https://t.co/v9qB61sGZZ
We are pleased to have H.E. Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund #IMF, as a speaker at #ACEME26
🗓️ February 8-9, 2026
For more: https://t.co/T6tD81iXtO
نسعد بحضور معالي الدكتورة كريستالينا جورجيفا، المدير العام لصندوق النقد الدولي، متحدثةً في #مؤتمر_العلا_لاقتصادات_الأسواق_الناشئة2026
🗓️٨-٩ فبراير، ٢٠٢٦م
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Very productive meeting with Egypt’s Governor @HAbdalla_ & Deputy Finance Minister. Stabilization efforts have delivered important gains to 🇪🇬 economy. We look forward to Board discussion of 5th/6th review of 🇪🇬’s reform program in the coming weeks & larger private sector role.
Jihad Azour: Great pleasure meeting Syria’s Central Bank Governor Abdulkader Husrieh at the Arab Central Bank Governors’ Annual Meeting. I reaffirmed @IMFNews’ commitment to continue supporting Syria's monetary & financial recovery through technical assistance and policy advice.
جهاد أزعور: سعدت بلقاء عبد القادر حصرية، حاكم مصرف سورية المركزي، خلال الاجتماع السنوي لمحافظي المصارف المركزية العربية. أكدت له على التزام صندوق النقد الدولي بمواصلة دعم التعافي النقدي والمالي في سوريا عبر تقديم المساعدة الفنية والمشورة بشأن السياسات الاقتصادية والمالية.
JUST RELEASED: Global growth is projected at 3.0% in 2025 and 3.1% in 2026—somewhat higher than in April, but below earlier pre-tariff forecasts—and with risks still clouding the outlook. Read the full analysis and watch the briefing. https://t.co/UVWsAPJ1L0