Dubai hosts major global leadership and investment summits

Dubai is hosting several high-level summits focused on leadership, economic resilience, and global investment.

The Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders 2026, organized by the UAE Government and the World Economic Forum in cooperation with the Dubai Future Foundation, will run from October 13 to 15. The event aims to bring together over 700 experts from government, business, and academia to discuss technological disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, and sustainable development.

Additionally, the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum will convene 1,000 leaders at the Dubai World Trade Centre to promote advanced leadership practices and institutionalize a framework for performance excellence.

The inaugural RISE Summit 2026 is scheduled for October 14 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This summit will gather more than 250 senior delegates, including institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds, to explore shifting capital flows and investment opportunities amidst changing global trade patterns.