Riyadh: The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) held its periodic technical meeting of Heads of Operations on December 8-9, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) was one of the participants in this two-day event, focusing on joint initiatives and development projects.
According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting was convened as a routine session to maintain ongoing work, provide progress reports, and execute directives at the technical level. Hosted by the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND), it brought together senior representatives and experts from all ACG member institutions. Participants evaluated the progress of current programmes, explored new collaborative opportunities, and established key priorities to speed up sustainable development across member and partner countries.
Discussions at the meeting centered on enhancing joint financing mechanisms, fostering innovation in development cooperation, and advancing climate resilience and social programs aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The group also continued prior engagements, including virtual meetings held on November 27 with the Green Climate Fund and the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, which aimed at fostering new partnerships with potential collaborators to achieve shared objectives.
Several key topics were highlighted during the meeting, including the Abdlatif Y. Al-Hamad Development Award in the Arab World, the Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development, the Group’s Advisory Report on future strategic directions, and the outcomes from ACG’s 50th Anniversary Celebration held in October in Washington, D.C. Representatives stressed the significance of solidarity, shared learning, and coordinated action to tackle emerging global challenges and amplify the Group’s collective impact.
The outcomes of this meeting are expected to guide and reinforce the ACG’s commitment to effective partnerships, innovative financing, and sustainable development on a global scale.