Saudi Arabia to Host Annual Meetings and Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Islamic Development Bank Group
Get ready for the grand celebration in Riyadh! Saudi Arabia is all set to host the annual meetings and golden jubilee celebrations of the Islamic Development Bank Group from April 27 to 30, under the patronage of none other than King Salman himself.
Theme: “Taking Pride in Our Past and Shaping Our Future”
This year’s theme is all about embracing our roots and looking towards a prosperous future. The Saudi Press Agency has reported that the event will revolve around the theme “Taking Pride in Our Past and Shaping Our Future: Authenticity, Solidarity, and Prosperity.”
50 Years of Development Dialogue
The Islamic Development Bank Group is celebrating 50 years of fostering social and economic growth among its members. As a key player in the development dialogue, it is expected to attract significant international and regional attention as a leading multilateral development bank.
Who Will Attend?
The event will bring together economic, planning, and finance ministers from the bank’s 57 member countries, along with representatives from international and regional financial agencies, Islamic banks, the private sector, development finance institutions, NGOs, and chambers of commerce and industry.
What’s on the Agenda?
The annual gathering serves as a crucial platform for enhancing economic ties and fostering cooperation among participants. The agenda includes forums, seminars, and meetings on various topics, with highlights such as the Governors’ Round Table, the 18th IDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance, and the IDB Group Private Sector Forum.
Key Discussion Topics
Discussions will focus on the role of small and medium enterprises in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 development agenda, financing strategies for achieving Sustainable Development Goals, leveraging Islamic finance for resilient infrastructure development, and the establishment of the Arab Coordination Group Forum.
Exciting Symposiums
Don’t miss out on the Future Vision Symposium and the General Assembly of the Union of Consultants in Islamic Countries during this event. It’s going to be a gathering like no other!