ArmInfo. The Minister of Economy of Armenia took part in the official opening ceremony of the 15th Annual Investment Meeting, which is taking place from September 6 to 9 in the UAE (Dubai).
The discussions focused on new investment opportunities, expanding international cooperation, and presenting existing potential.
The forum is being held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The event brought together 11,000 participants from more than 150 countries, including presidents, ministers, other high-ranking officials, investors, and businessmen.
It is worth noting that, according to the Statistics Committee, the net flow of total investments for 2025 will be The UAE's total investment inflows totaled negative 8.4 billion drams, of which negative 3.4 billion were FDI. Total investment inflows jumped 35-fold, while negative FDI inflows decreased by 63%. The UAE significantly reduced investment in mining (including FDI), cigarette manufacturing, cargo transportation, and financial intermediation, and completely zeroed out investment in retail and air transport. Meanwhile, in Q1 2026, total investment inflows reached a positive level, amounting to 78.7 billion drams (including positive FDI). 1.1 billion drams. This is the highest figure for the period. Moreover, the UAE's return to positive investment was achieved by resuming investment in services related to the mining industry, where all of the investment was directed.
