Vietnam–UAE Business and Investment Forum 2026: Connecting Business and Investment Opportunities in the Middle East
Scheduled for 17 November 2026 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Vietnam–UAE Business and Investment Forum 2026 will provide an opportunity for businesses from both countries to gain market insights, meet potential partners and explore opportunities for cooperation. The WLIN Global Women Leaders Network and Business Style Magazine are honoured to support the event as media partners, helping bring information about the forum to the Vietnamese business community worldwide.
Translating CEPA Opportunities into Business Partnerships
According to a press release from the Embassy of Vietnam in the UAE, the forum is being organised as economic and trade relations between the two countries enter a new phase of development, particularly following the entry into force of the Vietnam–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on 3 February 2026. Signed on 28 October 2024, the agreement establishes a favourable framework for promoting trade in goods and services, facilitating investment and expanding market access. It also provides a foundation for strengthening business and supply chain connections between Vietnam, the UAE and the wider Middle East.
Against this backdrop, the forum aims to translate the opportunities arising from CEPA into practical business cooperation, supporting Vietnamese enterprises in expanding their presence in the UAE and exploring access to the wider Middle Eastern market. The programme will also enable UAE businesses and investors to access information and explore business and investment opportunities in Vietnam.
From Policy Dialogue to Direct Business Connections
Policy dialogue and market updates will be among the forum’s key areas of focus. These sessions will provide insights into the business environment, trade and investment policies, and the opportunities and benefits arising from the implementation of CEPA, helping businesses make informed decisions when planning market entry and selecting partners.
Alongside these sessions, the business and investor matchmaking programme (B2B) will facilitate face-to-face meetings to discuss potential cooperation in import and export, product distribution, investment and project development. These meetings will offer businesses an opportunity to present their capabilities, understand prospective partners’ requirements and identify suitable areas for collaboration.
A dedicated product and service showcase will also form part of the programme, enabling participating organisations to present their products, supply capabilities, business solutions and projects seeking partners or investment. Networking activities will help businesses build relationships with associations and trade and investment promotion organisations from both countries.
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