Moscow: SiltaNews – News Desk
The 15th edition of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress, a leading global platform for investment dialogue and cooperation, will take place in the UAE from 13 to 15 April 2026. The event will be held under the theme “Transforming Global Prosperity: Unleashing New Frontiers for Investment in a Sustainable and Inclusive Future.”
The forum’s programme will focus on three core areas. The first, “Global Markets,” will address international trade and investment. The second, “Economies of the Future,” will explore digital transformation. The “NexGen stream” will concentrate on the development and support of start-ups.
“In 2026, the AIM Congress programme will focus on three key pillars, which represent the main levers for building a strong and balanced economy of the future,” said UAE Minister of Foreign Trade and AIM Congress President, Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi.
The UAE continues to reinforce its position as a global investment hub. According to a report from the World Trade Organization, the country’s external trade reached around US$ 1.42 trillion, and the UAE rose from 18th to 8th place in the Global CEO Investment Confidence Index. The UAE accounts for 41% of the Middle East’s goods exports and 2% of global services exports.
“AIM Congress 2026 will play a vital role in advancing cross-border partnerships, promoting a culture of sustainable investment, and enhancing countries’ readiness for growth. We aim to foster constructive dialogue and broaden economic cooperation with markets across the globe, in full alignment with the UAE’s development goals,” said Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
In 2025, the Annual Investment Meeting Congress welcomed more than 15,000 participants from 181 countries, including nine heads of state and 74 ministers. A total of 47 memoranda of understanding were signed during the event.