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thus positioning itself as a key hub for AI applications, renewable energy, FinTech, research and
development, and space economy.

During his speech at the session, attended by Mr. Bo Li, Deputy Managing Director of the
International Monetary Fund, and moderated by Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing
Partner of SkyBridge Capital, H.E. Bin Touq affirmed that the UAE-American relations are
witnessing increased growth thanks to shared goals and visions in all economic sectors.

Strength of USA-UAE Economic Relations

The UAE's investments in the USA reached USD 38 billion in 2022, accounting for more than 50
per cent of the Middle Eastern countries’ investments in America. These investments span several
key sectors and industries, most notably transport, commercial activities, information technology,
real estate, food, beverages, and space. Meanwhile, American FDI in the UAE market reached
nearly USD 4.3 billion in 2021.

Moreover, the UAE is also the largest Arab trading partner of the United States. The USA is among
the top three global trading partners of the UAE as of 2023, with growing volume of exports from
40 US states to the UAE last year, supporting more than 166,000 jobs in the US. The non-oil trade
between the two countries grew by 20 per cent in 2023 to reach USD 40 billion, with more than 50
per cent growth compared to that of the pre-pandemic levels in 2019.

Competitive indicators & economic incentives support the growth of partnership at the
private sector level

H.E. Bin Touq called on the American private sector to take advantage of the competitive economic
environment and opportunities offered by the UAE. The country provides all growth enablers to
investors, entrepreneurs and talent in terms of infrastructure, technology and legislation, its
strategic location, and its ability to serve as a link for business communities with the ever-growing
global South. He noted that the UAE market is an important destination for the American business
community. Currently, 16,000 American citizens hold business licenses within the country, in
diverse sectors such as finance, insurance, trade, real estate, manufacturing industries, scientific
and technical activities, transport, storage, mining, etc.

In addition, H.E. reviewed the highlights of the UAE economy, emphasizing that it is one of the
region's most diversified, competitive, and opportunity-generating economies, especially in new
and future sectors. Many non-oil and fast-growing sectors today contribute to supporting the
national GDP, such as health care, finance, hospitality, logistics, agricultural, financial technology,
and e-commerce. FDI also remains one of the nation's most important growth drivers.

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