At the Bloomberg Invest Dubai conference on Thursday, prominent UAE billionaires and international financial executives voiced strong optimism regarding foreign investment inflows, according to reporting from Semafor. The sentiment emerged against the backdrop of eight months of regional conflict and wider geopolitical tensions.
Executives from global asset management firm Blackstone noted during the conference that the firm deployed more capital in the region over the past year than in any prior period. Panelists pointed to expanding opportunities in physical assets, digital infrastructure, and logistics across Gulf markets.
Emirati business leaders, including Emaar Properties founder Mohamed Alabbar, addressed macroeconomic conditions at the event. Alabbar reported that major real estate and development projects continue to progress and deliver ahead of schedule despite localized cost pressures and regional instability.
The gathering convened family office principals, institutional fund allocators, and policymakers to evaluate global capital mobility, wealth preservation, and Dubai's ongoing positioning as an international financial and investment hub.
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- Semafor · 2026-11-12
