Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 to bring 10,000 investors and business leaders together

Sharjah is gearing up to host over 10,000 investors and business leaders from more than 60 countries for the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum, set to take place on October 14 and 15 at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre. The forum, organized by the Sharjah FDI Office, Invest in Sharjah, and in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Investment, will focus on investment, technology, and global trade under the theme "Building Adaptive Economies".

More than 140 activities are planned over the two-day programme, including panel discussions, keynote addresses, workshops, and expert-led sessions. Over 80 direct business meetings are included, connecting companies and investors across various sectors. Among the key topics to be discussed are the challenges facing global supply chains, the role of artificial intelligence in business, and the policies required to respond to changes in technology.

Notable speakers include British entrepreneur Simon Squibb, Indian AI developer Varun Mayya, and various ministers, CEOs, and industry leaders from the UAE and other international markets. Over 20 exhibitors will showcase investment opportunities, projects, services, and business capabilities during the event.

Sharjah's investment growth in 2025, with Dh7.74 billion in foreign direct investment across 142 projects and 5,673 new jobs created, will be a key focus of the forum. The discussions at SIF 2026 will explore how companies and economies are adapting to changes in trade, technology, capital flows, and supply chains, and what investments and policies are needed to continue attracting capital.