Dubai To Host Third MENA Capital Market Summit To Boost Its Global Financial Hub Status

The third edition of the MENA Capital Market Summit will take place in Dubai from May 6 to 7, 2025. The event is part of Dubai's strategy to strengthen its position as a leading global financial hub and establish itself among the world's top four financial centers.

Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, highlighted that the summit serves as a key platform for discussions and collaboration among financial leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators.

The goal is to support the growth and long-term development of capital markets. Organized by the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), the highly anticipated event will be held at Madinat Jumeirah and is expected to gather 1,500 businesses, decision-makers, and financial experts, WAM reported.

Over the years, the summit has become an important global forum, helping to build market resilience and strengthen regional and international investment ties.

"The Capital Market Summit has become a cornerstone for dialogue between regional and global experts, shaping the future of Dubai as a leading financial hub," said Hamed Ali, CEO of DFM and Nasdaq Dubai.

"In 2024 alone, AED10.48 billion in capital was raised through IPOs, reinforcing Dubai's position as a hub for public offerings and investment activity. Today, DFM's investor base has expanded to 1.2 million investors from over 200 nationalities, reflecting the growing international confidence in our market," he added.

Al Maktoum emphasized that collaboration and innovation will be essential for the next phase of capital market growth.

With global financial markets rapidly evolving, the third edition of the Capital Market Summit will bring together experts from investment banks, top-listed companies, institutional investors, and industry leaders. They will discuss major trends shaping capital markets and explore growth opportunities.

Key topics will include strategies for pioneering companies, attracting the next generation of investors, and the impact of technology, regulations, and market development. The discussions are expected to generate valuable insights that will help shape the future of the financial sector.

Like last year, the 2025 Capital Market Summit will have support from top sponsors, including Bank of America, Citigroup, Emirates NBD, and HSBC. It will also bring together major financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and global market experts.