Uganda UAE Business Forum5th Edition · October 2026
Event Details

5th UAE–Uganda Business Forum 2026

Dates
26–29 October 2026
Locations
Abu Dhabi · Dubai · Sharjah · Fujairah
Overview

The 5th UAE–Uganda Business Forum brings together businesses, investors, government representatives and industry leaders from Uganda and the United Arab Emirates to strengthen economic partnerships and explore new opportunities for trade and investment.

The Four Emirates

Where the Forum Takes Place

Each emirate runs on its own day with its own venue and registration. Choose one emirate when you register.

Abu Dhabi
26 October
Venue
School of Management (SOM), ADGM
Dubai
27 October
Venue
Al Habtoor Palace Hotel
Sharjah
28 October
Venue
Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Fujairah
29 October
Venue
Al Bahr Hotel & Resort
Programme

Event Highlights

01

High-Level Government & Business Engagements

Direct engagement between senior government officials, UAE delegations and private-sector leaders from both countries.

02

Investment & Trade Opportunities

Dedicated sessions on trade facilitation, investment frameworks and priority projects across ten sectors.

03

B2B & B2G Meetings

Pre-arranged business-to-business and business-to-government meetings scheduled through the matchmaking platform.

04

Business Matchmaking & Networking

Smart matchmaking that connects participants with counterparts working in the same or complementary industries.

05

Four Emirates, Four Days

Sessions hosted in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah from 26 to 29 October 2026.

06

Ten Priority Sectors

From agriculture and trade to technology, tourism, energy, logistics, manufacturing, finance and healthcare.

Matchmaking

Sectors & Industries

Participants select the sectors and industries that describe their business and the ones they want to meet. Matchmaking is based on the overlap.

01
3D Printing & Printing Services
61 industries
02
5G & Telecommunications
20 industries
03
AgriTech & FoodTech
49 industries
04
Artificial Intelligence
24 industries
05
Big Data & Analytics
48 industries
06
Blockchain
26 industries
07
Cloud Services
51 industries
08
Coding and Development
21 industries
09
Consumer Tech, Smart Home & Smart Workplace
25 industries
10
Creative Economy
16 industries
11
Cyber Security
23 industries
12
Data Centres
35 industries
13
Digital Finance
48 industries
14
Ecommerce
12 industries
15
Education Tech
51 industries
16
Energy Tech
17 industries
17
Future Mobility & Transportation
62 industries
18
Gaming
13 industries
19
HealthTech
58 industries
20
Internet of Things (IOT)
20 industries
21
Media, Marketing & Advertising Tech
41 industries
22
Metaverse, Immersive Tech
13 industries
23
Mobile Accessories & Peripherals
23 industries
24
Networking & Infrastructure
20 industries
25
PropTech
15 industries
26
Quantum & High Performance Computing
33 industries
27
Retail Tech
77 industries
28
Smart Cities
26 industries
29
Smart Manufacturing
13 industries
30
Software Services
14 industries
31
Sustainability & Green Climate - Tech
43 industries
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

The UAE–Uganda Business Forum is an annual event aimed at fostering trade, investment, and business opportunities between the United Arab Emirates and Uganda. The 5th edition will take place from 26–29 October 2026 across four Emirates — Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Fujairah.

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