As the UAE moves toward another year of strong non-oil economic expansion, Dr. Andrey Rogachev, a leading expert in corporate finance, governance, and cross-border investment strategy, has released his 2026 outlook outlining the trends shaping business and investor behaviour across the Emirates.

With diversification, technological evolution, and global economic shifts accelerating, 2026 is expected to be one of the most strategically significant years for capital deployment in the UAE. According to Dr. Rogachev, several high-growth sectors are already attracting heightened domestic and international investment.

These include advanced technology and AI-driven innovation powered by the UAE’s digital transformation agenda; renewable energy and clean technologies aligned with national sustainability commitments; logistics and trade infrastructure reinforced by the UAE’s global connectivity; healthcare and life sciences responding to rising demand; and premium real estate and construction, particularly in sustainable, mixed-use, and experience-led developments.

In this changing landscape, Dr. Rogachev highlights that businesses are rethinking how they structure capital, manage liquidity, and safeguard financial resilience. Organisations across the UAE are adopting more agile corporate-finance models that incorporate diversified funding channels, flexible debt structures, active cost optimisation, and long-range scenario planning to navigate uncertainty.

Dr. Rogachev stresses that disciplined risk management will define which companies succeed in 2026. “In 2026, organisations must balance growth with resilience,” he explains. “Effective risk management today requires financial stress-testing, currency and supply-chain risk analysis, and a clear capital allocation framework. The companies that succeed will be those that can adapt quickly while maintaining strong governance and transparent financial structures.”

He notes a clear shift in the region: UAE-based companies are increasingly adopting dynamic cash-flow management, diversifying investment portfolios, and incorporating cross-border risk mitigation measures as they expand into new markets and sectors.

Drawing on more than two decades of international experience across finance, strategy, and advisory roles, Dr. Rogachev continues to guide organisations on corporate finance structuring, investment strategy, due diligence, governance, and market-entry planning as the UAE’s business environment evolves.

With strong fundamentals and rising investor confidence, Dr. Rogachev believes the UAE remains one of the world’s most attractive destinations for strategic capital. For businesses ready to innovate and adapt, 2026 will be a defining year for sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

Arabian Oud’s headquarters in Riyadh welcomed a distinguished royal visit by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, King of Malaysia, accompanied by his sons Prince Idris and Prince Abdulrahman, Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Malaysia’s Ambassador to the Kingdom Mohammad Baker, and several members of the accompanying delegation.
His Majesty was received by Omar bin Abdulaziz Al-Jasser, CEO of Arabian Oud, who warmly welcomed the royal delegation and emphasized that the visit reflects the depth of economic and cultural ties between Saudi Arabia and Malaysia, as well as the prominent position Saudi industries hold in global markets.
During the tour, His Majesty explored the company’s latest innovations and premium perfume creations and listened to a detailed presentation by Al-Jasser about the company’s journey from its founding to its current esteemed status in the perfume and oud industry. The presentation also highlighted the company’s extensive global presence, with more than 1,200 branches across 35 countries, in addition to its future expansion plans in Asian markets.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim expressed great admiration for the quality and craftsmanship he witnessed, praising Arabian Oud’s global achievements. He also expressed his pride in being one of the brand’s customers in Malaysia, noting that Arabian Oud represents an inspiring Saudi model that blends authenticity, quality, and innovation.
The visit concluded with the exchange of luxurious commemorative gifts, in an atmosphere that reflected mutual respect and strengthened the company’s position as a leading Saudi brand in the global perfume and oud industry… leaving Arabian Oud as a symbol of Saudi elegance and a bridge that reinforces relations between East and West.

زار جلالة السلطان إبراهيم بن السلطان إسكندر، ملك ماليزيا، مقر شركة العربية للعود في العاصمة الرياض، يرافقه أبناؤه الأمير إدريس والأمير عبدالرحمن، ومعالي وزير السياحة السعودي الأستاذ أحمد الخطيب، والسفير الماليزي في المملكة السيد محمد بكر، وعدد من أعضاء الوفد المرافق لجلالته.

وكان في استقبال جلالته والوفد المرافق الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة العربية للعود عمر بن عبدالعزيز الجاسر، الذي رحّب بجلالته والوفد الكريم بحفاوة بالغة، مؤكدًا أن هذه الزيارة تعكس عمق العلاقات الاقتصادية والثقافية بين المملكة وماليزيا.

وخلال الزيارة، قام جلالته بجولة داخل مقر الشركة، اطّلع خلالها على أحدث ابتكارات العربية للعود ومنتجاتها العطرية، واستمع إلى شرحٍ قدّمه عمر بن عبدالعزيز الجاسر حول مسيرة الشركة منذ تأسيسها وحتى وصولها إلى مكانتها المرموقة في صناعة العود والعطور، وانتشار فروعها التي تجاوزت 1200 فرع في أكثر من 35 دولة حول العالم، إلى جانب خططها المستقبلية لزيادة انتشارها وتوسّعها في الأسواق الآسيوية.

وأبدى جلالة السلطان إبراهيم بن السلطان إسكندر إعجابه الكبير بما شاهده من جودة وتميّز يعكسان الاحترافية العالية للصناعة السعودية، مشيدًا بما وصلت إليه العربية للعود من نجاحات عالمية، ومعبّرًا عن فخره بكونه أحد عملاء العربية للعود في ماليزيا، حيث تمثل بالنسبة له نموذجًا سعوديًا ملهمًا يجمع بين الأصالة والجودة والابتكار.

واختُتم اللقاء بتبادل الهدايا التذكارية الفاخرة التي تجسّد روح الاحترام والتقدير المتبادل، وسط أجواء ودّية عكست عمق العلاقات ومكانة العربية للعود كشركة سعودية رائدة في مجال العطور والعود على المستوى العالمي.

لتبقى العربية للعود رمزًا سعوديًا يعبق بالفخامة… وجسرًا للعلاقات الراقية بين الشرق والغرب.