The UAE is building strategic partnerships to support sustainable growth.

Khaldoun Khalifa Al Mubarak

Mubadala.. Strategic Partnerships and an Investment Vision Charting Growth Prospects

Mubadala Investment Company's participation in the Davos 2026 Forum underscores its commitment to building strategic partnerships that support long-term sustainable growth.

Mubadala's active participation in this year's forum, held under the theme "The Spirit of Dialogue" from January 19 to 23, comes amidst rapid transformations in the global economy and a clearer picture of the future of economics.

The World Economic Forum announced the appointment of Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Managing Director and Group CEO of Mubadala Investment Company, as Chair of the International Business Council.

 This appointment reflects the UAE's growing role in shaping global economic policies. With this appointment, Al Mubarak becomes the first person from the Middle East to chair this prestigious council since its inception, for a two-year term, leading one of the World Economic Forum's most important strategic platforms.

During his participation in a key panel discussion titled "Where Do Future Growth Prospects and Opportunities Lie?" at the forum, Al Mubarak highlighted the UAE's advanced and diversified economy and its strong global integration. 

He also noted its shift from reliance on traditional energy production to embracing new drivers of growth, leveraging strong long-term factors to foster innovation, expand investments, and build partnerships that support sustainable economic progress and global prosperity.

He pointed to Mubadala's increasing focus on AI-driven sectors, including semiconductors, data infrastructure, life sciences, healthcare, and biotechnology, where AI is expected to revolutionize all aspects of life.

He further outlined Mubadala's strategy of not being confined to a specific geographic or sectoral scope, but rather seeking suitable partners in diverse markets and expanding its operations wherever promising opportunities exist. He noted Mubadala's growing presence in Asia, following its outstanding performance in those regions. Mubadala is also keen to strengthen existing partnerships and explore new collaboration opportunities, particularly in strategically important sectors.

“Agility is about combining traditional conservative tools with proactive thinking to take actionable steps,” he said. “This goes beyond simply building the investment portfolio; it encompasses risk management, anticipating future trends, and identifying strategic priorities.”

Separately, Camilla Langwell, Co-CEO of Private Investments at Mubadala, participated in a panel discussion at the “House of Goals” forum, titled “Unlocking Opportunities in a Multipolar World.” The session addressed ways to redirect capital flows in light of divergent and multifaceted markets, and the role of strategic partnerships and innovation in transforming crises into sustainable opportunities in 2026 and beyond.

Hammoudi also participated in a separate panel discussion, where she spoke about the UAE’s transformation from a technology importer to a global leader in implementing and scaling up healthcare innovations. She highlighted the core principles guiding Mubadala’s investments in this sector, explaining that they are primarily based on expanding access to services, reducing costs, and driving scalable innovation.

Mubadala continues to strengthen its active presence at global forums such as the World Economic Forum in Davos, driven by its commitment to building long-term strategic partnerships, anticipating economic shifts, translating global dialogue into tangible investment opportunities, and working to find solutions to pressing global challenges. 

This participation reflects Mubadala’s approach of agility, innovation, and responsible investment in future-oriented sectors, aligning with the vision of the UAE and its wise leadership to build a diversified, sustainable, and globally resilient economy.