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Gulf Business
2 days ago
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Investing in 2025: Gulf Business panel to unpack UAE's hottest trends
Scenes from previous Gulf Business Breakfast Briefings. From booming IPO pipelines to surging interest in residence-by-investment schemes, the UAE remains one of the most compelling destinations for capital in 2025. To decode what's driving this momentum, Gulf Business will host its next flagship Breakfast Briefing panel event on June 25 at the Metropolitan Hotel Dubai, bringing together industry leaders for a morning of sharp analysis and forward-looking discussion. Under the theme 'UAE's hottest investment trends: what's driving growth in 2025' , the event promises a wide-ranging conversation on the forces shaping investor appetite — from shifting global mobility patterns and public listings to the impact of generational wealth transfer and digital disruption in finance. Set against the backdrop of the UAE's pro-investment policies and continued economic resilience, the panel will offer insights for both seasoned investors and new entrants looking to gain an edge in the region. A top-tier speaker lineup Among the confirmed speakers are: Yasmine Omari , head of wealth planning, Bank of Singapore Yogesh Khairajani , global market strategist, Century Financial Gemma Wild , head of global collaboration, MENA GPB, HSBC Manasvi Ghelani , associate director – customer engagement, Middle East Africa, Frost & Sullivan Muhammed Hassan , capital markets leader, PwC Dave Chaggar , sales director, Capital Club Limited Adel Mardini , CEO, Jetex Rahul Singh , managing director, Thrifty & Dollar Car Rental Claire Vuylsteke , director, Orbcom Karishma Hingorani , founder and podcaster, Karishma Konnect Three key sessions will headline the event: Global mobility & residence-by-investment Kicking off at 9:15am, this session explores how geopolitical uncertainty and changing tax landscapes are driving demand for alternative citizenship and relocation. Moderated by Orbcom's Claire Vuylsteke, the panel will discuss the role of residence-by-investment in securing personal freedom and capital diversification for HNWIs based in the UAE. IPO outlook: 2025 and beyond As Dubai and Abu Dhabi ramp up their listings strategies, this panel — moderated by Gulf Business Group Editor Gareth van Zyl — will explore what's next for capital markets in the region. Speakers from Century Financial, PwC and Frost & Sullivan will dissect the performance of recent IPOs, investor sentiment, and how the UAE stacks up against global exchanges. The great wealth transfer & new investment strategies With trillions of dollars set to shift hands globally over the coming decade, this final session looks at how family offices, private banks and platforms are adapting. Moderated by Karishma Hingorani, panellists from Bank of Singapore, HSBC and Capital Club will explore emerging investment behaviour among digital-native inheritors, and the future of wealth planning in the region. Invitation to investors and professionals The Gulf Business Breakfast Panel begins with registration and networking at 8:00am , followed by a welcome address and opening remarks. Attendance is free by invitation or registration, but places are limited. Whether you're a wealth advisor, entrepreneur, family office executive or institutional investor, this is a morning designed to help you make sense of the UAE's most powerful investment signals — and position accordingly.
Gulf Business
29-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
Gulf Business Panel: UAE's hottest investment trends: what's driving growth in 2025
Property, passports, and public listings: everything an investor needs to know about to get ahead in the UAE. The Gulf Business Breakfast returns on 25 June 2025 to unpack the UAE's most dynamic investment trends. From residence-by-investment to IPO momentum and the growing role of banking and crypto, this high-level event offers clear, actionable insights for regional and international investors. Confirmed speakers include the likes of: Yasmine Omari, Head of Wealth Planning, Bank of Singapore Yogesh Khairajani, Global Market Strategist, Century Financial Manasvi Ghelani, Associate Director – Customer Engagement, Middle East Africa, Frost & Sullivan Dave Chaggar, Sales Director, Capital Club Limited Adel Mardini, CEO, Jetex Rahul Singh, Managing Director, Thrifty & Dollar Car Rental And many more! Join leading voices across finance, real estate, and policy for a timely discussion on where capital is flowing, and how investors can stay ahead in an increasingly competitive landscape. When: 25/06/2025, 8:00am Where: Metropolitan Hotel Dubai ( Agenda 08:00am – Registration & Breakfast 09:00am – Welcome speech 09:05am – Chair's opening remarks 09:15am – Panel Discussion: From the UAE to the world: global mobility & residence by investment Topic: How geopolitical shifts are reshaping citizenship and relocation strategies Discussion points: Residence-by-investment options for UAE-based HNWIs Global mobility trends in a volatile world Strategic planning for personal and capital security 10:00am – Panel Discussion: UAE IPO outlook: 2025 and beyond Topic: What's next in the UAE's capital markets — and how investors can benefit Discussion points: The next wave of public listings Market readiness vs global exchanges The impact of macroeconomic factors like interest rates and tariffs 10:45am – Panel Discussion: How the world's largest shift in capital is reshaping investment strategies in the UAE and beyond Key discussion points: Trillions in motion: the great wealth transfer and what it means Digital natives and changing investment priorities Succession planning, private banking, and wealth tech in the UAE How global and regional asset managers must evolve 11:15am – Closing remarks For sponsorship opportunities and for event tickets details, please email Manish Chopra
