Dubai - UAE
The AIM Congress 2026 begins today, Monday, September 7, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Center, and continues until September 9, under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The events will be held from ten in the morning until six thirty in the evening, with the participation of government officials, investors, entrepreneurs and innovators from multiple markets.

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A platform that goes beyond the exhibition halls

The conference comes as a platform for exchanging opportunities and partnerships, and not just an investment exhibition. This year's edition carries the slogan: “Reshaping global prosperity: opening new investment paths towards a sustainable and comprehensive future,” in an attempt to link capital with implementable ideas and build channels of cooperation that transcend borders.

An agenda that shapes the future

The conference's activities are divided into three main axes: global markets, future economies, and “NexGen.” The agenda includes dialogue sessions, forums for investment destinations, round tables, an international exhibition, workshops, and project presentation competitions, in addition to signing memorandums of understanding and communication events between investors and decision makers.
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Numbers that support the Emirati ambition

AIM takes place at a time when the UAE is strengthening its position on the map of global capital. The country attracted 177.3 billion dirhams in foreign direct investment during 2025, an increase of 6%, ranking ninth in the world. Its non-oil foreign trade amounted to 1.937 trillion dirhams during the first half of 2026, with an annual growth of 13.1%.
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A message from the conference leadership

Reading the significance of the event, Daoud Al-Shezawi, Chairman of the AIM Global Foundation, said:

The conference's momentum reflects a shift in global capital's view of the UAE, from a destination for investment to a partner in shaping future growth paths

This vision summarizes the conference's endeavor to transform economic discussions into partnerships and viable projects.

Direct importance for Arab tourism
From a tourism perspective, the conference themes are related to the development of hotels, destinations, airports and digital services, which are elements that constitute the modern travel experience. As for the Arab investor, he will find in Dubai a regional platform for communicating with international funds, companies, and markets, while the Arab tourist may see the results of these investments later in the form of broader accommodation options, more advanced experiences, and easier transportation between destinations.