Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman participated in the 2026 meetings of Arab financial institutions, which were conducted through video conferencing.

According to Oman News Agency, the meetings included various sessions such as the Board of Governors of the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, the Board of Shareholders of the Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation, the Board of Governors of the Arab Monetary Fund, and the Board of Governors of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa. Additionally, the Board of Governors of the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development and the Supervisory Board of Badir Fund for Developing Small and Medium Enterprises also convened.

Representing Oman at these meetings were Sultan bin Salim Al Habsi, Minister of Finance, alongside Ahmed bin Jaafar Al Musallami, Governor of the Central Bank of Oman, and several other government officials. The discussions primarily focused on addressing the ongoing challenges faced by the global economy due to international geopolitical transformations.

The meetings also underscored the significance of Arab financial institutions in supporting initiatives aimed at growth, financial stability, and economic development, while aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the Arab region.