UAE's Ali Alhosani has been elected Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), becoming the first Emirati to hold this senior international position.
The announcement was shared by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, who wished success for Alhosani on his new role at the IMF.
In a post on social media platform X, he added that the UAE’s representation of the Arab Group countries and the Maldives on the IMF Executive Board "reflects the strength of our economic model and our ability to bring successful national experiences in financial development".
"I am proud of our national talent who represent the UAE with distinction in addressing international economic and financial matters," said Sheikh Maktoum
Ali Alhosani has been elected Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), becoming the first Emirati to hold this senior international position.
— Maktoum Bin Mohammed (@MaktoumMohammed) October 16, 2026
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