Dubai, UAE – The 15th AIM Investment Summit 2026 will be held from 7 to 9 September 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. With the participation of an elite group of global leaders, policy makers, institutional investors, and innovators from around the world.
The event is held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
The summit is being held at a time when the UAE is recording historic levels in foreign direct investment flows and the growth of non-oil trade. This strengthens its position as a leading global destination for attracting cross-border capital and seizing economic opportunities.
Strategic axes
The 2026 edition bears the theme “Reshaping Global Prosperity: Opening New Investment Pathways to a Sustainable and Inclusive Future.” It is based on three main strategic axes: “global markets,” “future economies,” and “the next generation.”
These hubs allow investors, government delegations and financial institutions to explore cooperation opportunities and build cross-border business networks. Engaging in a strategic dialogue on investment sectors and paths that outline sustainable economic growth and support its continuation.
This cycle is launched amid unprecedented investment momentum. The World Investment Report 2026, issued by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development “UNCTAD”, showed that foreign direct investment flows to the UAE amounted to 177.3 billion dirhams during 2025, which raised the country’s ranking to ninth place globally, recording four consecutive years of record performance in attracting foreign direct investment.
The cumulative balance of foreign direct investment in the UAE reached 1.171 trillion dirhams by the end of 2025. For the third year in a row, the country maintained its position as the second largest global destination for new foreign direct investment projects. After attracting 1,562 projects.
It also accounted for 38% of total capital spending on new projects in the Middle East.
The continued growth of non-oil trade enhances the volume of investment opportunities provided by the UAE. The value of its non-oil foreign trade reached 1.937 trillion dirhams during the first half of 2026. Recording an annual growth of 13.1%.
Non-oil exports also recorded a historic level of 452.8 billion dirhams, a growth of 23.9%, compared to the same period of the previous year.
Integrated agenda
The summit presents an integrated agenda that includes major conferences, investment destination forums, specialized round tables, and international exhibitions. Workshops, project and idea presentation competitions, award ceremonies, as well as accompanying events and organized communication platforms.
The sessions address global capital flows, emerging market strategies, and technological innovations that are reshaping investment systems. Sustainability frameworks and cross-border economic opportunities.
