Is Dubai the safe harbour investors are looking for? | Euronews

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By&nbsp Toby Gregory Published on 06/04/2026 - 10:24 GMT+2 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Business leaders say the emirate's policy clarity and execution record make it a strong bet in volatile markets. As geopolitical tensions rattle markets and investors grow pickier about where they park their money, Dubai is making the case for stability and long-term investment benefits. On those metrics, Dubai's advocates say it competes well. "Even in the current scenario, I feel a sense of overarching calm and focus when it comes to my investment decisions," said Siddharth Balachandran, chairman of the Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC) in Dubai. "This reflects my absolute confidence in Dubai and its long-term macroeconomic fundamentals." Related Dubai becomes a launchpad for European tech expansion Paved with gold: Dubai announced plans to construct a street made with literal gold Clarity as a competitive edge The language of calm is deliberate and in volatile markets, the ability to signal predictability has become a commercial asset in itself. Go to accessibility shortcuts Share Comments Read more Economy France sends first Western European ship through Hormuz Economy Trump unveils up to 100% tariffs on patented drugs Economy Macron and Lee say they'll work together to reopen Strait of Hormuz Foreign Investment World markets Dubai United Arab Emirates

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Business leaders say the emirate's policy clarity and execution record make it a strong bet in volatile markets.
As geopolitical tensions rattle markets and investors grow pickier about where they park their money, Dubai is making the case for stability and long-term investment benefits.
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The emirate's diversified economy, spanning trade, logistics, finance, tourism and technology, has long served as a calling card.
But business leaders gathered there say the environment has shifted and investors are no longer chasing growth at any cost. They want policy certainty, clear regulatory frameworks and demonstrable execution. On those metrics, Dubai's advocates say it competes well.
"Even in the current scenario, I feel a sense of overarching calm and focus when it comes to my investment decisions," said Siddharth Balachandran, chairman of the Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC) in Dubai.
"This reflects my absolute confidence in Dubai and its long-term macroeconomic fundamentals."
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Clarity as a competitive edge
The language of calm is deliberate and in volatile markets, the ability to signal predictability has become a commercial asset in itself. Business councils representing dozens of nationalities in the emirate are leaning into it.
Katy Keenan, CEO of the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai, pointed to communication as a key part of that offer.
"Stakeholder engagement and clarity in communications are key in any crisis," she said, adding that businesses need "updates with a feedback loop".
That kind of institutional responsiveness matters to multinationals weighing up jurisdictions. Regulatory efficiency and speed of execution are now as important to investors as headline growth figures, particularly for firms managing exposure across multiple markets.
A platform, but not an island
Dubai's boosters are careful not to oversell. The emirate's connectivity — the same quality that makes it attractive — also means it is exposed to whatever is happening elsewhere.
A slowdown in major economies, a disruption to trade routes, a lurch in global capital markets lands in Dubai, too.
Kanat Kutluk, chairman of the Turkish Business Council, said the emirate offers "a stable and dynamic environment where businesses from around the world can grow with confidence".
Werner Baumgartner, chairman of the Austrian Business Council, called it "a global platform for business, talent, capital, and innovation".
The emphasis on past performance is telling.
"Dubai's record speaks for itself… It is built on a base that allows it to adapt and thrive," said Peggy Scherpenberg, chairwoman of the Belgian Business Council.
At company level, that adaptability is being tested.
Firms are hedging through supply chain diversification and scenario planning rather than straightforward expansion, a shift Evangeline Monjardin, chairwoman of the Philippine Business Council, put down to "proactive policies, strong institutional readiness, and robust public-private collaboration".
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- By&nbsp Toby Gregory Published on 06/04/2026 - 10:24 GMT+2 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Business leaders say the emirate's policy clarity and execution record make it a strong bet in volatile markets.
- Regulatory efficiency and speed of execution are now as important to investors as headline growth figures, particularly for firms managing exposure across multiple markets.
- Werner Baumgartner, chairman of the Austrian Business Council, called it "a global platform for business, talent, capital, and innovation".
- Firms are hedging through supply chain diversification and scenario planning rather than straightforward expansion, a shift Evangeline Monjardin, chairwoman of the Philippine Business Council, put down to "proactive policies, strong institutional readiness, and robust public-private collaboration".

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### Implications
- By&nbsp Toby Gregory Published on 06/04/2026 - 10:24 GMT+2 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Business leaders say the emirate's policy clarity and execution record make it a strong bet in volatile markets.
- They want policy certainty, clear regulatory frameworks and demonstrable execution.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers dubai, business, markets topics. Notable strengths include discussion of dubai. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 541.