Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 to Focus on Adaptive Economies and Global Investment Resilience
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SHARJAH, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The ninth Sharjah Investment Forum will be held on October 14-15 to examine how economies can strengthen investment resilience amid geopolitical, technological and economic shifts, organisers said.
The forum, organised by the Sharjah FDI Office, Invest in Sharjah, in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Investment, will take place at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre under the theme “Building Adaptive Economies.”
It will bring together policymakers, investors, business leaders and economic experts from the UAE and abroad to discuss future readiness, global investment trends, public-private partnerships, digital transformation, industrial development, entrepreneurship, talent development and knowledge-based economies.
The event comes as governments and companies face changing supply chains, the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and continued pressure on global foreign direct investment. UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2025 said global FDI fell by 11 percent for the second consecutive year.
Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, described the forum as “a prominent platform for advancing dialogue on the policies and partnerships that transform challenges into opportunities.”
The forum reflects the UAE’s efforts to diversify its economy, strengthen global partnerships and provide a competitive business environment, in line with the National Investment Strategy, which aims to raise annual FDI inflows to AED 240 billion by 2031, Alsuwaidi said.
Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah, said the global economy was entering “a new chapter,” where transformation was creating opportunities for countries and businesses to redefine their competitive position.
“Those that anticipate change, invest in knowledge and innovation, and continuously strengthen their institutions will be best placed to turn global shifts into long-term growth and prosperity,” Al Musharrkh said.
SIF 2025, held alongside the World Investment Conference, drew more than 12,000 participants from 142 countries, over 130 ministers and international leaders, and featured more than 160 sessions and 120 meetings.
