Dubai:Government leaders, global institutional investors, sovereign funds, and major developers will gather in Dubai this week at the RISE Summit 2026 to discuss capital movement and investment opportunities amid geopolitical changes and evolving trade flows. The summit aims to explore investment strategies across various sectors, including infrastructure, cities, real estate, and the experience economy.
According to Emirates News Agency, the inaugural RISE Summit 2026 will take place on 14 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together over 250 senior delegates. The event will focus on how capital can reinvigorate global economies and align investment strategies with the sectors driving economic and urban growth.
Dubai's economy is experiencing a rebound after regional disruptions, with the Purchasing Managers' Index reaching 54.5 in September, marking the strongest reading of the year, according to SandP Global. Additionally, real estate sales hit AED 379 billion in the first nine months of 2026, the second-highest on record, as reported by the Dubai Land Department.
The summit will highlight international discussions on economic realignment and financial conditions. José Manuel Barroso will lead a session on 'The Great Capital Shift,' while Ludovic Subran will address 'Long-Term Capital in a Higher-Rate World.' Regional perspectives will be provided by UAE and Dubai leadership, including Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri and Helal Saeed Almarri.
Dubai's development and investment strategies will be examined, featuring sessions by key figures such as Mohamed Alabbar and Khalid Al Malik. The summit will also focus on mobility, market regulation, and new urban investment forms, with contributions from Muna Al Osaimi and Abdulla Ahmed Mohammed Saleh Al Shehhi.
Further discussions will cover the evolution of major developers, the role of hospitality and entertainment in economic growth, and infrastructure support for emerging technologies. Panels will address financing infrastructure projects and the infrastructure funding gap.
RISE Summit 2026 is supported by strategic government and industry partners, including the Dubai Land Department and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. The summit aims to facilitate discussions on shifting investment priorities and foster cross-border partnerships to shape future economies.