07/09/2026
H.E. President Taye Atske Selassie Addresses AIM Congress 2026 in Dubai
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H.E. Taye Atske Selassie, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, delivered a Special Guest Keynote Address at the opening of AIM Congress 2026 in Dubai, held under the theme “Reshaping Global Prosperity: Unlocking New Investment Pathways Towards a Sustainable and Inclusive Future.”
Addressing global leaders, policymakers, investors and business executives, President Taye highlighted the profound transformation taking place in the global economic landscape, driven by shifting value and supply chains, geopolitical realignments and rapid technological advancement.
The President emphasized that, for Africa, these changes represent not only challenges but also significant opportunities. He underscored that Africa must not remain a spectator to global change, but should actively shape its own economic future, supported by resilience, predictability, inclusion and mutually beneficial partnerships.
President Taye outlined five strategic investment frontiers for Africa: clean energy, agriculture and agro-processing, critical minerals, infrastructure and strategic corridors, and human capital. He highlighted Ethiopia’s successive economic reforms and growing opportunities across these sectors, as well as the country’s ambition to strengthen its position as a regional hub for trade, investment, energy and logistics.
Calling for stronger international partnerships and greater private-sector engagement, the President stressed that investors should look beyond short-term risks and recognize the generational opportunities emerging across Africa.
Earlier, H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade and President of AIM Congress, highlighted the changing geography of global trade and investment and the growing importance of technology, connectivity and sustainability. He reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to building international economic partnerships and serving as a global platform connecting capital, commerce, innovation and markets.
The opening of AIM Congress 2026 underscored the growing opportunities for Ethiopia, the UAE and the wider African continent to deepen investment, trade and economic partnerships in a rapidly evolving global economy.