Kuwait participates in the 17th meeting of Arab Finance Ministers in Abu Dhabi - Sarmad
A Kuwaiti delegation led by Asel Al-Munifi participates in the 17th meeting of Arab Finance Ministers in Abu Dhabi to discuss fiscal policies and taxation.
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
(KUNA) – Kuwait participated on Monday in the 17th meeting of the Arab Ministers of Finance Council, held in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi, with a delegation headed by Assistant Minister of Finance Asil Al-Munaifi, representing Finance Minister Dr. Yaqoub Al-Rafai.
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Finance stated in a press release that the delegation included several ministry officials, and that the meeting discussed a range of economic and financial issues of common interest, foremost among them the state of public finances in Arab countries and fiscal policies.
It added that the meeting examined opportunities for using artificial intelligence in tax administration and sustainable financing to achieve sustainable infrastructure, alongside reviewing the latest developments in implementing tax decisions on base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS).
The ministry noted that the meeting also addressed Arab countries’ positions toward the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group.
The statement emphasized that Kuwait’s participation reflects its commitment to strengthening Arab financial and economic cooperation, exchanging expertise and experiences in confronting economic and financial challenges, and supporting joint efforts aimed at achieving economic stability and sustainable growth in the Arab region.
