THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ARAB MONETARY FUND INTENDS TO HOLD ITS NINETY-NINTH MEETING ON THURSDAY, 14 MARCH 2019

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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ARAB MONETARY FUND INTENDS TO HOLD ITS NINETY-NINTH MEETING ON THURSDAY, 14 MARCH 2019




2019-03-11

On Thursday, March 14, 2019, at the headquarters of the Arab Monetary Fund in Abu Dhabi, the Hundred and Ninetieth Ordinary Meeting of the Executive Board of the Fund will be held. The agenda of the Board includes a discussion of developments in the Fund's activities during the first quarter of 2019, particularly lending, investment and financial performance. As well as activities related to capacity-building (technical assistance and training) within the framework of IFAD's five-year strategy (2015-2020).

In the area of ​​lending, the topics to be reviewed by the Board include the position of the new loans provided by the Arab Monetary Fund in response to the requests of its Member States and their efforts to strengthen financial conditions and implement economic and financial reform programs. And finance agreed upon and supported by loans contracted with the Fund.

The agenda also includes a review of the technical support provided by the Arab Monetary Fund to its member states and the training opportunities and workshops provided to Arab cadres in the economic, financial and statistical institutions in the Arab countries through its Economic Policy Institute during the first quarter of 2019.

During the meeting, the Board will also review developments in the Fund's investment activity related to the acceptance of deposits from central banks and Arab monetary institutions, the performance of investment portfolios and developments in international financial markets.

On the other hand, the Council will be presented with the activities of the Arab Monetary Fund within the framework of the technical secretariat of the Board of Governors of Central Banks and Arab Monetary Institutions, as well as the Council of Arab Ministers of Finance. As well as the activities of the Fund within the framework of the establishment of the regional system for clearing and settlement of inter-Arab payments, the Arab Financial Inclusion and Arabstat initiatives, where the Fund is the Technical Secretariat.

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REGIONAL FORUM FOR TAXATION IN THE ARAB COUNTRIES 31 MARCH TO 1 APRIL 2019




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The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) will organize the Regional Tax Forum in the Arab States in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, the Federal Tax Authority of the United Arab Emirates and the International Center for Taxation and Investment, under the title " Balance of Tax Policies between Administration and Competitiveness" on 31 March - 1 April 2019. For registration purposes please click here 





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ARAB REGIONAL TAX FORUM:BALANCING TAX POLICY, ADMINISTRATION AND COMPETITIVENESS

 

Arab Regional Tax Forum:

Balancing Tax Policy, Administration and Competitiveness

31 March – 1 April 2019

Dubai, Grand Hyatt Hotel, United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Finance, the UAE Federal Tax Authority, the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF), and the International Tax and Investment Center (ITIC) are organizing a high-level conference, titled, “Arab Regional Tax Forum: Balancing Tax Policy, Administration and Competitiveness”. The UAE Federal Tax Authority is hosting the Forum on 31 March – 1 April 2019 at the Grand Hyatt Dubai.
This event will create a platform for dialogue and exchange of expertise regarding tax policy, particularly which relates to diversification of revenues, the challenges of implementation, as well as administration and enforcement of new taxes. The program has been designed to facilitate knowledge transfer among experts and peer-to-peer sharing among senior officials from Arab Ministries of Finance and Economy, Tax Administrations, Investment Authorities and Central Banks. Additionally, well-respected academics will make presentations, along with industry representatives to share a taxpayer’s perspective and insights on how taxation impacts investment decision-making.
Please check program [url=https://www.amf.org.ae/sites/default/files/Agenda-SHORT- Arab Regional Tax Forum-14022019-v4.pdf][/url]Agenda and informational [url=https://www.amf.org.ae/sites/default/files/Flyer_Arab Regional_Tax _Forum.pdf][/url]Flyer summarizing the Forum’s objectives and technical sessions.
 
Participants are kindly advised to REGISTER no later than March 15th, 2019.
 

Accommodation:

Grand Hyatt Dubai, United Arab Emirates is the suggested hotel for this meeting, special rate is AED 550 Single/Double room with breakfast tax excluded.
Please proceed with the hotel reservation by sending an email to or contact GRAND HYATT team: Mr. Ansari Abdelaziz, email: Abdelaziz.ansari@hyatt.com, tel: +971504211104.

Pickup services from/to Airport:

It can be arranged through Grand Hyatt Hotel according to specified charges by the hotel during the reservation.
Guests flying Etihad (First class), or Emirates Airlines (First/Business class), can benefit from the free limousine service offered by both carriers.
This service can be booked and confirmed at the time of purchasing the Airline Ticket.

Visas:

Participants who require entry VISA must provide AMF public relation unit with the required document not later than March 14th, 2019.
Public Relation Unit: Email: pr@amfad.org.ae with CC: financeministers@amf.org.ae; Tel: +971 2 6171400

Entry VISA Requirements:

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[*]As for participant that are residents in a country in which UAE has a diplomatic mission please provide us with:
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• Clear colored passport copy for both the cover & the first (personal information) page.
  

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[*]As for participant that are residents in a country in which UAE has no diplomatic mission please provide us with:
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• Completed visa application form (attached, and all fields must be filled), which should be coupled with a clear colored personal photo.
  

• Clear colored passport copies for the cover & the first (personal information (page.
  

• Clear colored passport copies for the pages that include the latest entry and exit UAE stamps if any.
  

• Clear colored personal photo (white background).
  

Important Notes:

• All photos and documents should be scanned. Photos taken by mobile phones are not accepted.
  

• For the UN Passport, it must be coupled with the national passport.
  

• Passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into the UAE
  

For logistical queries please contact Mr. Ahmad Doei from the Federal Tax Authority (email: Ahmad.doei@tax.gov.ae, tel: +971555588417). For technical assistance, please contact Ms. Nouran Youssef from the AMF (e-mail: nouran.youssef@amf.org.ae, tel: +97126171477).

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MEMBER STATES








the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
State of United Arab Emirates
Bahrain
Republic of Tunisia
The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
Republic of Djibouti
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Republic of Sudan
Syrian Arab Republic
Federal Republic of Somalia

The Republic of Iraq

Sultanate of Oman
State of Palestine
Qatar
Republic of the Comoros
Kuwait
Lebanon Republic
Libya
The Egyptian Arabic Republic
The Kingdom of Morocco
The Islamic Republic of Mauritania
Republic of Yemen