RISE Summit 2026 explores how investment is changing, studies global economic transformation
RISE Summit 2026 was held at Dubai World Trade Centre on October 14, under the theme ‘Recharging Momentum in Global Economies’. The summit brought together investors, policymakers, developers and industry decision-makers to explore how investment priorities are changing and how these are affecting global markets and various sectors. The participants also looked at new models of urban growth. The…
The RISE Summit 2026, held at Dubai World Trade Centre on October 14, gathered investors, policymakers, developers and industry leaders to discuss the evolving investment landscape and its impact on global economies. The event focused on how investment priorities are shifting and how these changes are reshaping global markets and various sectors.
The UAE's economic transformation was a key theme, with the country aiming to build a more productive economy by 2027. UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, emphasized the shift towards a more productive economy. The summit kicked off with the Global Leaders Series, which explored the changing investment landscape.
José Manuel Barroso, Chairman of International Advisors at Goldman Sachs, discussed the impact of geopolitical and economic realignment on capital deployment, highlighting the need for long-term investors to diversify geographically and across sectors. Ludovic Subran, Group Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist at Allianz, warned of the growing caution in the broader economy and the potential inflection point in AI investment.
Emirati developers and policymakers stressed the importance of diversification, local strength, and long-term conviction in city-building, as Dubai aims to attract global talent and become a hub for logistics, manufacturing, financial services, and tourism.
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