Forbes Middle East To Host Top Advisors & Investors Summit In Abu Dhabi On February 10-11, 2026

Forbes Middle East is set to host the Top Advisors & Investors Summit in Abu Dhabi on 10 and 11 February 2026. Partnering with Beltone Holding, this event will gather top investors, wealth managers, financial executives, policymakers, and fintech innovators. The summit aims to explore the future of investment in the region amidst significant changes in global and regional financial sectors.

The summit's agenda will include discussions led by experts from both regional and international backgrounds. Topics will cover long-term investment strategies, sustainable growth, portfolio trends, smart asset management, and ways to enhance confidence in regional markets. These discussions aim to provide insights into the evolving landscape of wealth management.

Key themes at the summit will also address the role of fintech evolution and artificial intelligence in wealth management. Additionally, funding mechanisms for supporting SME growth will be examined. Participants will include senior banking leaders, investment funds, asset managers, venture capitalists, private equity firms, regulatory bodies, and fintech companies.

Kholoud Al Omian, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Middle East, stated: "Forbes remains committed to playing an influential role across key economic sectors. This summit further reinforces our dedication to connecting major investors with the future landscape through discussions that address the trends and strategies set to shape the region’s economy over the next decade."

The timing of this summit aligns with significant shifts in global markets influenced by climate change, geopolitical tensions, and economic uncertainties. Across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), governments are redesigning their investment ecosystems through diversification efforts and stronger public-private partnerships.

Al Omian added: "Abu Dhabi has positioned itself as one of the world’s most stable and dynamic investment hubs. Hosting the summit in the UAE capital underscores its strong regulatory foundations and its pivotal role in economic diversification, technology, clean energy, infrastructure, and innovation. These strengths make Abu Dhabi the ideal environment for forward-looking conversations on the future of wealth and capital management."

Regional Investment Ecosystem Transformation

The MENA region is emerging as a key gateway for global investors due to mega infrastructure projects and expanding capital markets. This transformation is driven by increased innovation in financial technology and green finance initiatives. The region is moving toward an investment future characterized by resilience, innovation, and long-term prosperity.

This new forum was announced during the BRIDGE Summit amid rapid advancements in financial technologies like AI. Economic conditions are shifting towards sustainable finance while private capital grows—redefining asset management approaches globally.

The event's strategic location highlights Abu Dhabi's importance as a hub for economic diversification efforts within various sectors such as technology or clean energy development alongside infrastructure improvements—all contributing factors making it an ideal setting for discussions about future wealth management strategies.

With inputs from WAM