5th Arab Regional Tax Forum for Ministries of Finance and Tax Authorities
Tax Reform in Arab Region: Opportunities and Challenges
“Virtual Meeting”
Thursday, March 16, 2023
From 15:00 to 16:30 Abu Dhabi Time
The recent upward inflation trends around the globe have raised concerns about the economic implications of such inflationary waves. In this regard, the study examines the impact of inflation rates on the long-run economic growth in Arab countries. In addition, the study uses the pooled mean group as an estimation method. Data covers 21 Arab countries for the period from 1990 to 2020 is used. The findings present evidence that inflation rates below certain threshold levels positively affect the long-run economic growth.
The recent upward inflation trends around the globe have raised concerns about the economic implications of such inflationary waves. In this regard, the study examines the impact of inflation rates on the long-run economic growth in Arab countries. In addition, the study uses the pooled mean group as an estimation method. Data covers 21 Arab countries for the period from 1990 to 2020 is used. The findings present evidence that inflation rates below certain threshold levels positively affect the long-run economic growth.
The AMF has completed the launch of “Buna Platform” which aims to support regional financial integration and encourage inter-Arab trade and investments
The AMF extended a new Compensatory Loan to the Kingdom of Morocco, with the amount of Arab Accounting Dinar 41.125 million, the equivalent of approximately USD 166 million. The agreement was signed on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, by HE Nadia Fettah, Minister of Economy and Finance, on behalf of the Kingdom of Morocco, and HE Dr. Abdulrahman A. Al Hamidy, Director General Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the AMF, on behalf of the AMF, with the aim to provide financial support to strengthen the country’s financial position and meet emergency needs. The loan was disbursed on Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Buna holds its 40th workshop.
The workshop will showcase Buna’s contribution to regional economic integration and detail the mechanisms put in place by the central banks to ensure the safety and resiliency of the service
Abu Dhabi, January 19th, 2023: Buna (the cross-border payment system operated by Arab Regional Payments Clearing and Settlement Organization “ARPCSO”, owned by The Arab Monetary Fund “AMF”), holds today, Thursday January 19th, its monthly virtual workshop number 39 to showcase Buna’s contribution to regional economic integration and detail the mechanisms put in place by the central banks to ensure the safety and resiliency of the service.
The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) is an Arab regional organization based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Its main objective is laying monetary foundations of Arab economic integration and accelerating the process of economic development in all Arab Countries. AMF is seeking to recruit a “Senior Internal Auditor” in the Internal Audit office.
Main Responsibilities:
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