Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

Under the umbrella of the Annual Investment Meeting ( AIM ) Global Foundation, the "Tycoons" event will be held for the first time in Dubai on April 12 , 2026 , as part of the AIM Congress 2026. This high-profile, invitation-only event will bring together approximately 500 local and international decision-makers.

Tycoons is designed to be the world’s most exclusive and trusted environment for strategic intelligence, bringing together top sovereign wealth fund executives, family wealth managers, institutional investors, global CEOs, and visionary founders to engage in meaningful dialogues that will shape the next phase of global investment leadership.

Under its theme " Titan 2.0 : New Rules for Power, Legacy, and Influence," "Tycoons" represents a new generation of investment platforms where influence is measured not only by the amount of capital spent, but also by foresight, sound management, and measurable global impact. This high-profile, invitation-only event reinforces Dubai's position as a hub where global capital converges with innovation, governance, and cross-border opportunities, reflecting the UAE's role as a strategic bridge between developed and emerging economies.

Tycoons presents the global investment agenda through three interconnected investment circles that shape the 21st-century economy: trade and investment , family wealth and private capital , and the economy of the future . Through a carefully curated program that includes closed-door dialogues, confidential roundtables, and a sophisticated networking experience, participants will transform strategic insights into actionable partnerships. This high-level, invitation-only event prioritizes depth, confidentiality, and harmony, enabling leaders to assess transformative opportunities, mitigate governance risks, and establish long-term collaborative pathways in a trusted and focused environment.

The launch of Tycoons comes at a pivotal moment as the UAE solidifies its position as a global hub for investment and innovation, underpinned by diversified economic growth, record foreign direct investment inflows, and a forward-looking regulatory environment. In this context, Tycoons provides a crucial, high-level, invitation-only platform where corporate capital, private wealth, and corporate leadership converge to address the major transformations redefining trade flows, digital transformation, sustainability, and the future of inclusive value creation.

His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade and Chairman of the AIM Congress , delivered a keynote address on the UAE’s strategic vision, emphasizing the country’s pivotal role as a global catalyst for investment and its commitment to promoting international cooperation through high-level platforms.

His Excellency said: “The UAE’s commitment to diversification, innovation and sustainable development has created a platform that transforms ambition into action, and capital into continuous and stable opportunities. ‘Tycoons’ reflects the country’s ability not only to connect advanced and emerging economies, but also to unify priorities, build networks and facilitate investments that can achieve a lasting global impact.”

His Excellency Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dubai Chambers , said: “The global investment system is witnessing rapid transformations that necessitate the adoption of a long-term strategic vision capable of absorbing changes and turning them into quality opportunities. Based on this reality, Dubai Chambers continues its proactive role in enabling the business community to keep pace with these transformations by strengthening strategic partnerships, opening effective communication channels with global markets, and providing platforms that support the exchange of knowledge and the building of sustainable relationships that contribute to attracting quality investments and enhancing Dubai’s competitiveness as a leading global business center.”

His Excellency added: “The holding of the ‘Tycoons’ event for the first time in Dubai is an important milestone that reflects the growing confidence in the emirate’s position as a global destination for investment and economic decision-making. The event also provides a unique space for elite officials and investors from around the world to meet, which supports building influential alliances, opens new horizons for international cooperation, and contributes to driving shared prosperity and establishing sustainable development paths.”

The Tycoons program is structured to achieve tangible results, including co-investment dialogues, strategic partnership frameworks, and follow-up meetings facilitated by the broader AIM investment and collaboration ecosystem . Participation is by invitation only , with a strong emphasis on confidentiality, accessibility, and harmony, ensuring that discussions remain frank, focused, and results-oriented.

The "Tycoons" event will be held on April 12, 2026 in Dubai as part of the AIM Congress 2026 , reinforcing the conference's role as a global platform for driving investment and economic cooperation.

Marina Mounir William
Marina.mounir@strategicinfinity.com

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