Launch of the "Economy Middle East 2026" Summit in Abu Dhabi

The third edition of the "Economy Middle East 2026" Summit was launched today in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Global Market, with the participation of ministers, decision-makers, government officials, and leaders of financial institutions and global companies.

Building on the success of the previous two editions, the third edition of the summit provides a platform for high-impact discussions in the fields of economy, banking and finance, technology, artificial intelligence, energy, manufacturing, real estate, and mobility.

Held under the theme "The Future Economy... The UAE Emerges Stronger" at the Rosewood Abu Dhabi hotel, the summit hosts more than 1,500 participants, along with regional and international media, and over 30 speakers comprising senior officials, experts, and business leaders. Sessions will cover the economy, banking and finance, technology, AI, energy, manufacturing, real estate, and mobility.

The summit focuses on the economic resilience of the UAE amid global uncertainty, maintaining the momentum of the "UAE Vision 2031," discussing the role of sovereign wealth funds and private capital in supporting economic growth, and reviewing transformations related to the digital economy, sustainable finance, and the development of financial markets.

Summit sessions will address the future of trade and investment in the UAE amid the reshaping of global supply chains, the country's growing role as a global trade and logistics hub, and the impact of the network of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPA) and advanced infrastructure.

The summit also examines developments in the financial sector and financial technology in the UAE, the role of the regulatory environment and proactive policies in enhancing stability, confidence, and continued capital flows, as well as discussing transformations in digital banking and embedded finance.

The summit agenda includes sessions on the future of smart cities, autonomous mobility, and sustainable energy, in addition to the role of artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure in reshaping business models and addressing cybersecurity challenges.

It will also discuss the role of trusted media in enhancing economic awareness and countering misinformation in a rapidly changing world, its role in connecting economies and nations, its function as a soft power in shaping public awareness of pivotal issues, and ultimately its contribution to building economic and financial culture.