Retail, e-commerce, hospitality and tourism
Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company plans to accelerate its investments in China by 15% to 20% annually over the coming years. Managing $385 billion in global assets, the fund has deployed over $20 billion in China since 2015. The strategy focuses on concentrated investments in life sciences, energy transition, infrastructure, and technology.
Sharjah has launched an initiative targeting a 20 percent rise in foreign direct investment to reach $2.5 billion annually. Authorities are introducing AI tools for investors and focusing on logistics, transport, manufacturing, hospitality, and technology. The emirate has also approved 52 real estate projects for foreign freehold ownership under Executive Council Resolution No. 30 of 2022.
Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar has previewed a new development named Dubai Mall Plaza and Hotel in Downtown Dubai via social media. The shared computer-generated video reveals a pedestrian-oriented plaza design with illuminated architectural features set against the Burj Khalifa. Project details including the investment figure and completion timeline have not yet been disclosed.
GulfHost returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 3 to 5 November 2026 to connect international equipment manufacturers with Middle East foodservice and hospitality buyers. The region's hospitality market was valued at an estimated USD 310 billion in 2025 and is projected to exceed USD 487 billion by 2032. Exhibitors from major manufacturing hubs, including China, the UAE, Italy, France, and the United States, will present commercial kitchen, automation, and energy-saving technologies.
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