2026 THEMES
- Investing In the Age of Influence
- South–South Corridors Connecting Mena, Asia and Africa
- Creating Seamless Links Across Emerging Exchanges
- Always-On Markets: The 24/7 Trading Frontier
- Private Credit, Alternatives and The Next Wave of Liquidity
- Demographic Shifts Reshaping Global Investment Trends
- Unlocking Liquidity Across Emerging Market Economies
- The Future of Data in Financial Markets
- Family Offices: The New Global Allocators
Questions driving 2026 Agenda
- How is Dubai emerging as the anchor hub for global capital and connectivity?
- What will define the next phase of South–South capital flows between MENA, Asia, and Africa?
- How are family offices reshaping private markets, wealth strategies, and cross-border investment?
- How can Dubai serve as the main gateway for institutional and private capital into Africa’s growth story?
- How will private credit and tokenized assets expand liquidity and open new investment channels?
- What frameworks are needed to balance innovation, market stability, and investor protection?
- Is 24/7 trading the future of capital markets, and what would it mean for liquidity and regulation?
- How are data, AI, and digital communities transforming investor behaviour and market influence?
- How will the $80 trillion wealth transfer reshape demand for IPOs, ETFs, and alternative assets?
- Can emerging exchanges integrate more deeply through shared infrastructure and cross-border access?
- How will demographic and generational shifts influence future investment priorities and market design?
DFM is an integral part of the ecosystem and has ensured that there is the right governance, watchdogs, global standards and regulations in place to help the capital markets thrive”H.E. Helal Al Marri, Chairman of DFM.
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H.E Omar bin Sultan Al OlamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications at the Government of the UAE
His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama was appointed as the UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence in 2017, becoming the world's first minister in this field. In July 2020, his role was expanded to include Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications. In 2023, he was also appointed as the Director General of the Prime Minister's Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs. His Excellency Omar bin Sultan Al Olama holds numerous other leadership positions. He serves as a Board of Trustees member and Deputy Managing Director of the Dubai Future Foundation, Vice Chair of the World Government Summit, Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, and Chairman of the Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Council.
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