Investopia has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan to host the inaugural edition of Investopia Global Talks in Tashkent in 2026. This event will take place in collaboration with the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) 2026. The MoU was signed by Dr. Jean Fares, CEO of Investopia, and Shokhrukh Gulamov, deputy minister of Investments, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan.
This strategic partnership creates a vital platform to enhance connections and drive engagement among business communities in the UAE, Uzbekistan, and throughout Central Asia, as stated in an official announcement. Investopia – Tashkent will provide a vibrant venue for examining promising economic and investment opportunities within the new economy sectors of the UAE, Uzbekistan, and broader Asian markets.
The initiative also seeks to encourage impactful public-private partnerships and direct investments into key sectors in both the UAE and Uzbekistan, while shaping emerging trends in investment and finance across the region. TIIF, conducted under the auspices of the President of Uzbekistan, is recognized as one of Central Asia’s premier investment forums, making it an ideal partner for Investopia Global Talks.
Driving long-term market relations
Laziz Kudratov, minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan, remarked, “In 2026, Tashkent will host the first edition of Investopia Global Talks in Central Asia, in collaboration with TIIF. Launched by the UAE, Investopia is a global investment platform that connects investors, governments, and enterprises to new economic opportunities. Previous editions have been held in cities such as Tokyo and Milan. Moreover, the Tashkent edition will convene investors, decision-makers, and business leaders to explore opportunities in renewable energy, digital technologies, infrastructure, and agriculture, which are vital sectors for Uzbekistan’s economic growth. This collaboration signifies a considerable step toward establishing Uzbekistan as the region’s key investment hub and fostering long-term relations across markets.”
Promising investment opportunities
Mohammed Alhawi, undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment, underscored that the UAE and Uzbekistan share strong strategic ties and an exceptional economic partnership across various sectors. “Through the new edition of Investopia Global Talks in Tashkent, we aim to enhance economic and investment collaboration, unlock new development avenues for the UAE and Central Asian business communities, and promote sustainable economic growth in line with the objectives of the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision.”
Dr. Jean Fares, CEO of Investopia, expressed, “The UAE and Central Asian countries possess promising economic and investment opportunities, particularly in emerging and new economic sectors. We are confident that Investopia – Tashkent will play a pivotal role in connecting Asian business communities with these ambitious opportunities by facilitating effective dialogue among business leaders, decision-makers, and investors. It will also explore new pathways for enhancing mutual investment and trade flows and share insights on the latest policies and strategies related to global trends in finance and investment.”
The fourth edition of TIIF highlighted Uzbekistan’s investment opportunities, especially in the energy, agriculture, industry, tourism, and infrastructure sectors. The forum attracted over 7,500 participants from more than 100 countries, including nearly 3,000 distinguished guests.
