BRICS
Updated 7 November 2026
A grouping of major emerging economies seeking a larger voice in global governance — expanded sharply since 2024 and operating its own New Development Bank.
Key facts
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- No permanent headquarters
- Members
- 10 states
- Chair
- India
- Last summit
- 12 September 2026New Delhi, India
- The UAE
- Member since 1 January 2024
- UAE trade with members (2025)
- $283.3 billion