From the World Bank to the G20, H.E. Al Hussaini advances the UAE's role as a bridge between emerging and developed economies on the international financial stage.
In 2022, H.E. Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini was elected as the President of the World Bank's Development Committee — one of the most prestigious positions in global financial governance. This ministerial-level body advises the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund on critical development issues and financial resources.
As President, Al Hussaini has steered discussions on some of the most pressing challenges facing the global economy: climate finance, debt sustainability in developing nations, food security, and the modernization of multilateral development finance. His leadership has been characterized by a pragmatic approach that bridges the perspectives of donor and recipient nations.
The appointment underscored the international community's recognition of the UAE's growing influence in global financial governance and Al Hussaini's personal credibility as a financial leader capable of building consensus across diverse stakeholders.
2022
Year of Appointment
189
Member Countries
H.E. Al Hussaini's international engagements span continents, connecting the UAE to global centers of financial power and emerging markets alike.
Insights into the strategic engagements that shape global financial cooperation and advance the UAE's economic interests worldwide.
Active participation in G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meetings, where Al Hussaini has championed the UAE's perspective on global economic challenges including digital taxation, cross-border payment systems, and climate-related financial risks.
His contributions have helped shape multilateral agreements on financial regulation, debt relief frameworks for developing nations, and the mobilization of private capital for sustainable development goals.
Leading bilateral financial negotiations with key economic partners across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. These engagements have resulted in strengthened investment treaties, double taxation agreements, and financial regulatory cooperation frameworks.
Particular focus has been given to deepening financial ties with emerging markets in Africa and South Asia, creating new corridors for trade finance and development investment that position the UAE as a key intermediary in global capital flows.
Advocating for increased financial commitments to climate adaptation and mitigation in developing nations.
Championing practical solutions for sovereign debt management and restructuring for vulnerable economies.
Supporting the development of global frameworks for digital currencies, fintech regulation, and digital payment systems.
One of the most distinctive aspects of Al Hussaini's global engagement strategy is the positioning of the UAE as a "bridge economy" — a nation that connects the financial systems of the East and West, North and South, developed and developing worlds.
The UAE's geographic location, time zone advantages, and established financial infrastructure make it uniquely positioned to serve as a conduit for global capital flows. Under Al Hussaini's stewardship, this natural advantage has been amplified through deliberate policy choices: the establishment of free zones with specialized financial regulations, the negotiation of comprehensive trade and investment agreements, and the development of world-class financial market infrastructure.
This "bridge" strategy has attracted significant inflows of international capital, positioned UAE-based financial institutions as preferred intermediaries for cross-regional transactions, and established the nation as a key venue for international financial negotiations and conferences.
"In an interconnected world, no nation's financial prosperity is independent of its neighbors. Our role is to build bridges — of capital, of knowledge, and of trust — that strengthen the global financial system for all."