DUBAI, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has established itself as a premier investment model, characterized by its capacity to build frameworks that pull in international capital and strategically deploy investments across Arab and global markets. This assessment was shared by Dr. Khaled Hanafy, the Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Chambers, in a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) during the AIM Congress 2026 in Dubai.
Dr. Hanafy emphasized that the UAE has effectively diversified both its domestic economic base and its external holdings, pointing to the active presence of Emirati investments in far-reaching regions such as South America. He commended the hosting of the AIM Congress, noting that drawing a substantial volume of international participants, businesses, and official delegations under prevailing global conditions is a notable success.
According to Dr. Hanafy, the current era is highly conducive to regional investment, as post-crisis phases historically generate prime avenues for rebuilding and securing future financial returns. He observed that the value of an investment is defined not just by its monetary scale, but by its target sectors. He identified high-added-value fields and the new economy—including artificial intelligence, digitalization, logistics, and supply chains—as areas of immense potential.
Furthermore, global supply chain disruptions are shifting long-distance logistics toward shorter networks, which Dr. Hanafy believes will enhance Arab economic integration and expand intra-Arab commerce. He also pointed to Syria as an emerging market for future investment. Driven by its reconstruction demands, Syria is expected to draw substantial capital inflows, offering global private enterprises viable entry points that leverage the country's human capital for economic recovery.
