Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Uganda has intensified its engagement with potential investors in the UAE following the conclusion of the 15th Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Summit in Dubai, with the Ugandan delegation holding discussions with prospective investors on opportunities available in the country.
The Ugandan Government delegation, led by the Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja participated in the Annual Investment Meeting and the World Leaders Summit on Investment in Dubai from 7 to 9 September 2026. Following the investment summit, the delegation held discussions with prospective investors who expressed interest in exploring investment opportunities in Uganda. The engagements provided an opportunity for the Ugandan side to share further information on available investment opportunities and the country’s investment environment.
The delegation expressed optimism about continued engagement with the prospective investors and welcomed their interest in establishing business operations and partnerships in Uganda. The Prime Minister also held engagements with senior officials of the Government of the United Arab Emirates, including His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE.
The discussions included the existing restrictions affecting travel between Uganda and the United Arab Emirates, an issue with implications for people-to-people relations, tourism, trade and business between the two countries.
The Ugandan side expressed hope that ongoing engagements would contribute to the resumption of smoother movement and business interactions between the two countries. “Uganda is always open for business,” the Prime Minister said, reaffirming the country’s interest in strengthening economic relations and attracting investment. The 15th Annual Investment Meeting, held under the theme “Towards a New Global Prosperity: Rebuilding the Future of Investment for Inclusive and Sustainable Development,” brought together world leaders, investors, policymakers and other stakeholders to discuss emerging trends and opportunities in the global investment landscape.
Uganda’s participation provided a platform to promote the country as an investment destination while highlighting opportunities for partnerships across various sectors of the economy.
The engagements in Dubai form part of Uganda’s broader efforts to deepen economic diplomacy, attract foreign direct investment and position the country within emerging global investment and trade networks. The Government continues to use international platforms such as AIM to connect Uganda’s investment opportunities with global investors and strengthen bilateral economic relations.
