On 04 September 2026, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) said the Trade, Industry and Competition Minister would participate in the AIM Congress, which takes place from 07 to 09 September 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
This flagship investment platform of the AIM Global Foundation is held annually in the UAE. It convenes senior government officials, investors and business leaders to address global economic challenges and explore investment opportunities.
The minister says platforms such as the AIM Congress are particularly important because they provide an opportunity to position South Africa as a credible, competitive and attractive destination for investment.
“We recognise that investment is not simply about capital flows. It is about building productive economies, creating decent and sustainable jobs, developing industrial capacity, transferring skills and technology and expanding opportunities for our people. South Africa has significant strengths that we continue to place before the international investment community — including our sophisticated financial and services sectors, established industrial capabilities, extensive infrastructure, abundant natural resources, world-class institutions and our strategic position as a gateway to the African continent,” the minister said.
On 08 September 2026, he addressed the high-level ministerial roundtable on investment, under the theme “Investment 4.0: Shaping a Resilient and Intelligent Global Economy”.