Dubai skyline at night with the Palm Jumeirah

Third Edition — Dubai, UAE

Business & Investment Forum2026

The road to economic integration

Connect • Invest • Grow

Date

10 October 2026

Time

07:00 PM

Venue

Atlantis The Palm

The Forum

The road to economic integration

The third edition of the Business & Investment Forum will be held in the beloved United Arab Emirates, in the Emirate of Dubai, at Atlantis The Palm. The Forum presents a comprehensive vision and road map towards economic integration, planning for the future and dealing with the various challenges within the framework of a competitive, diversified economy that relies on innovation and knowledge and improves quality of life.

Dubai continues to reflect the spirit of innovation and development, positioning itself as an international destination for entrepreneurs and creative professionals from diverse sectors — an integrated platform for cooperation across cultural, social and economic dimensions.

Executives attending the Business and Investment Forum in Dubai
Scenes from the second edition, attended by Their Highnesses, Excellencies, dignitaries and leading businessmen.
3rd Edition Business & Investment Forum stage at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai
The 3rd Edition stage — Business & Investment Forum, Dubai.

Why we gather

Objectives

  1. 01

    Acquaintance and exchange of investment views between businessmen and investors.

  2. 02

    Presenting and clarifying the rare investment opportunities in the UAE and the Emirate of Dubai.

  3. 03

    Stimulating and exchanging investments among participants.

  4. 04

    Introducing the latest entries into smart and sustainable investment.

  5. 05

    Extrapolation of latent economic conditions and opportunities.

  6. 06

    Identifying and supporting the entrepreneurial community's products and services.

  7. 07

    A leading position by supporting and strengthening companies regionally and internationally.

  8. 08

    Strengthening economic and investment relations across markets.

  9. 09

    Encouraging discussions and agreements between governments, businessmen and investors.

  10. 10

    Presenting proven experiences so entrepreneurs are qualified to compete.

Agenda

Forum Topics

Firstly

A disciplined market economy

Stable macroeconomic conditions capable of achieving sustainable and inclusive growth — competitive, diversified and an effective global player, able to adapt to global changes, maximise added value and provide job opportunities, with real GDP per capita ranking among upper-middle-income countries.

Secondly

Investment, development & financial sustainability

Contributing to sustainable development by expanding markets in host countries, achieving comprehensive infrastructure development and access to modern technology, reducing unemployment, developing human capital, compensating for shortfalls in savings and improving economic efficiency.

Thirdly

The role of entrepreneurship

Providing new job opportunities, stimulating the economy, improving national income, developing society, innovating goods and services, and increasing innovative ideas that solve existing problems while improving existing products and creating new markets.

Leadership

The Forum Committee

Portrait of Mr. Ziad El-Sisi, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of the Forum

Mr. Ziad El-Sisi

Founder & Chief Executive Officer of the Forum

Portrait of H.E. Salem Rashid Al Naqbi, Diplomatic Advisor

H.E. Salem Rashid Al Naqbi

Diplomatic Advisor

Portrait of H.E. Fatima Mohammed Al-Awadi, Undersecretary — Executive Member of the Forum

H.E. Fatima Mohammed Al-Awadi

Undersecretary — Executive Member of the Forum

Attendance

Their Highnesses, Excellencies & Dignitaries

  • Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan
  • Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi
  • Sheikh Saeed bin Suroor Al Sharqi
  • Sheikh Maktoum bin Abdul Hakim Al Maktoum
  • Sheikha Dr. Hind bint Abdulaziz Al Qasimi
  • Sheikh Rashid bin Nasser Al Nuaimi
  • Sheikh Rashid bin Jamal Al Nuaimi
  • Sheikh Suhail Al Maktoum
  • Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah Al-Mualla
  • Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Humaid Al Nuaimi
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Jamal bin Abdul Aziz Al Qasimi
  • Sheikh Humaid bin Khalid Al Qasimi
  • Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Humaid bin Saqr Al Qasimi
  • Sheikh Saqr bin Ali bin Saeed Al Nuaimi
  • Sheikha Fatima Hashr Al Maktoum
  • Sheikha Fatima Al Mualla
  • Sheikha Azza Al Nuaimi
  • Sheikha Dr. Nahla Al Qasimi
  • H.E. Maj. Gen. Khaled Fouda, Governor of South Sinai
  • H.E. Hossam Heiba, Minister of Investment
  • H.E. Saeed Al Sharqi, Chairman of Fujairah Tourism Authority
  • H.E. Ammar Al Hashemi, Deputy Director, Chamber of Commerce & Industry
  • H.E. Farida Abdullah Qambar Al-Awadhi, Assistant Under-Secretary
  • H.E. Col. Zaid Al-Sabouhi, Head of the Information Office
  • H.E. Muhammad Ghanem Mubstafa, Director General, RAK Broadcasting

Media Coverage

Channels & newspapers that covered the second edition

Abu Dhabi TVAl Emarat TVFujairah TVAl Qahera NewsSada El BaladMBCAl-AhrameXtra NewsAl-AkhbarMubasher Al EmaratAl-Masry Al-YoumYoum7Al-WatanEmarat Al YoumUAE MISBARAl-GomhuriaAl-Bayan

Broadcast & video

Video Library

Footage from previous editions and committee messages. Free for editorial use with credit to the Forum press office.

Forum highlights

Highlights captured during the previous edition in Dubai.

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Opening session footage

Delegates and dignitaries at the opening of the forum.

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Session coverage

On-stage discussion from the forum programme.

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Networking and reception

Investors and entrepreneurs meeting on the sidelines.

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Press and media moments

Interviews and press coverage from the forum.

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Partner with us

Sponsorship Packages

Diamond — Main Sponsor

555,000 AED

  • Five-minute television interview with a media channel
  • Exclusive three-minute speech during the conference
  • Company logo integrated prominently in all conference materials
  • Five reserved seats at a special table during the opening session
  • Dedicated space inside the hotel for brochures and flyers
  • Marketing across all social, media and press channels from signing until event day
  • Company logo displayed on all conference screens
  • Memorial shield and gift from Their Highnesses
  • Logo featured as media backdrop locally and internationally
  • Press conference held at the sponsorship signing ceremony
  • Full two-minute film about the sponsor's business and company

Gold Sponsor

330,000 AED

  • Three-minute television interview with a media channel
  • Company name on conference invitation cards
  • Company name on outdoor flags announcing the sponsor
  • Company logo on the conference's external banners
  • Dedicated space inside the hotel for brochures and flyers
  • Marketing across all social, media and press channels
  • Memorial shield and gift from Their Highnesses
  • Logo featured as media backdrop during the conference
  • Opportunity to give gifts to attendees
  • Full one-minute film about the sponsor's business and company

Silver Sponsor

220,000 AED

  • Company logo on the conference's external banners
  • Three reserved seats at a special table during the opening session
  • Dedicated space inside the hotel for brochures and flyers
  • Marketing across all social, media and press channels
  • Memorial shield and certificate of honour from Their Highnesses
  • Logo featured as media backdrop during the conference
  • Full thirty-second film about the sponsor's business and company

Bronze Sponsor

50,000 AED

  • Company logo on the conference's external banners
  • Two reserved seats at a special table during the opening session
  • Marketing across all social, media and press channels
  • Certificate of honour from Their Highnesses
  • Welcoming of sponsors during the conference

Registration

Join the 3rd Edition

10 October 202607:00 PM · Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Attendance is by invitation. Share your details and the organising committee will be in touch.

Your details open in your email app, addressed to the organising committee.