Latest World Bank Headlines and News updates

EU launches $1 billion initiative to support Gaza recovery

DEWA wins two global governance awards from Cambridge IFA in UK

World Bank approves US$375.9 million in financing for Pakistan’s Grid Stability Enhancement Project

IFC launches standout $2 bn 5-Year USD bond to support job creation in developing countries

World Bank holds China's 4.4% GDP forecast steady

World Bank urges Pakistan to reform NFC formula, adopt fiscal equalization

The recommendations have been presented in the World Bank's report, "Strengthening Fiscal Federalism in Pakistan," launched in Islamabad by World Bank Country Director Bolormaa Amgaabazar and Lead Economist Tobias Haque

World Bank approves $265 million to support Hydropower Storage Project in Morocco

World Bank approves US$700 million in financing to boost private investment, Jobs in Jordan

CARE Pakistan unites leaders to drive climate resilience, women's empowerment  

Mr. Adil Sheraz, Country Director, CARE Pakistan highlights importance of multi-sector collaboration in addressing Pakistan's evolving development landscape and emphasizes need to strengthen partnerships that place communities at the centre of climate action and economic growth

World Bank estimates annual increase in investment in more water-efficient irrigation, agricultural innovation by US$12 billion in MENAAP

Applications open for participation in Global Talent Programme in cooperation with World Bank Group

V2V Compact opens new financing pathways for vulnerable economies

UAE proposes creation of Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf Artificial Intelligence Centre at Marrakech Economic Parliamentary Forum

FNC participates in two sessions on blue economy, climate change at Marrakech Parliamentary Economic Forum

Arab Parliament Speaker stresses importance of investing in technology, particularly AI, digital transformation

Sanadak to elevate banking and insurance dispute resolution to international best practices

CBUAE strengthens leadership in financial inclusion through strategic partnership with World Bank Group

Middle East conflict sends global growth to lowest rate since COVID-19: World Bank

UAE, World Bank Group explore opportunities to advance financial, development cooperation

World Bank Group, Japan expand cooperation to strengthen critical minerals supply chains, energy resilience under $20 mn facility

Gavi commits US$ 50 million to Bundibugyo Ebolavirus vaccines, outbreak response

International agencies warn of summer fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz remains closed

IMF says Bangladesh requests new assistance programme to tackle energy security concerns

Abu Dhabi to host 'Understanding Risk Global Forum' May 2027