CFA Society Emirates will host the 8th MENA Investment Congress on November 24, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton, Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), Dubai, bringing together leading investors, asset managers and financial industry executives.
The one-day event is expected to attract over 500 senior investment professionals and more than 30 speakers, with MEA Finance serving as Official Event Partner.
Held under the theme of navigating the changing global investment landscape, the congress will examine geopolitical realignment, institutional asset allocation, private markets and the growing influence of artificial intelligence on investment decisions.
Global Markets, Private Capital and AI Take Centre Stage
The program will feature discussions on energy and geopolitics, portfolio positioning, active versus passive management, private equity, private credit, real assets and family offices.
A keynote conversation featuring energy economist Dr. Carole Nakhle and geopolitical analyst George Pollack will explore how energy markets and international policy developments are reshaping global investment risks.
A dedicated session, “Investing in AI, Investing with AI: From Software to the Physical World,” will examine investment opportunities in robotics, automation and AI infrastructure, alongside the practical application of artificial intelligence in investment management.
The agenda also includes a technical workshop on professional branding and LinkedIn, offering participants practical guidance on strengthening their professional visibility.
Confirmed speakers listed by the organizers include Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, author Eric Sim, and Rabih Khoury, Managing Partner at Middle East Venture Partners.
Building on Seven Previous Editions
The congress follows the seventh edition, held at the Rosewood Hotel in Abu Dhabi on September 30-October 1, 2025. That event featured discussions on geopolitics, macroeconomic strategy, private markets, family offices and artificial intelligence, concluding with a fireside conversation featuring Ray Dalio.
The 2026 edition marks the congress's first appearance in Dubai, reflecting the city's growing role as a regional centre for asset management, private capital and institutional investment.
Who Is CFA Society Emirates?
CFA Society Emirates is the UAE's local member society of CFA Institute, the global professional association for investment management and financial analysis.
The organisation has grown to more than 1,500 members, making it the largest CFA society in the Middle East and North Africa by active membership.
It is led by President William Tohmé, CFA, alongside a board including Fadi Sabbah, Lama Bou Dargham, Hani Eid, Vijay Harpalani, Michelle Bekhazi, Mehvish Ayub, Hussein Sayed Ali and Mohammad Alsalaymeh.
The society is supported operationally by Executive Director Sevan Azar and regularly organises professional development programmes, investment research initiatives and industry events across the UAE.
Event Details and Registration
The event is scheduled to run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, followed by a networking reception.
For institutional investors and investment professionals, the congress provides an opportunity to exchange perspectives on how capital allocation, emerging technology and global economic developments are reshaping investment strategies across the MENA region.
Registration and program information are available through the official MENA Investment Congress website.
