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4/21/25, 9:28 AM Investopia, Deutsche Bank highlight UAE’s evolving business environment - Eye of Dubai
During the conference, Alsuwaidi stated, "The UAE continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for the new economy,
in line with the 'We the UAE 2031' vision. We are working to enable investments in priority future sectors, such as financial
technology, circular economy, smart transportation, and advanced manufacturing."

Supportive platforms such as Investtopia contribute to accelerating this orientation by promoting dialogue, building
partnerships, and stimulating investment flows into these vital areas. These efforts have attracted more than $30.6 billion in

FDI, up 35 percent compared to that of 2022, and has ranked second globally as the largest recipient of new project
investments in 2023.

Alsuwaidi urged the conference's participants to take advantage of the opportunities and possibilities offered by the UAE,
among which are a vital strategic location that connects the East with the West and the North with the South; a competitive

business environment that allows up to 100 percent foreign ownership of companies and provides of over 2,000 economic
activities, tax reductions, and long-term residency options tailored for investors and businesspeople.

In addition, he highlighted the presence of numerous free economic zones for establishing businesses in the country, in
addition to a comprehensive economic legislative framework that encourages their expansion into the new economy sectors.

Commenting on the conference, Saad Osseiran, Head of Private Bank Middle East at Deutsche Bank, said, "As we mark 26

years of Deutsche Bank's presence in the UAE, beginning in Abu Dhabi, we were proud to co-host this important platform with
Investopia. The conference underscored the UAE's ongoing efforts to position itself as a destination for forward-looking
investment and economic partnership."

The conference featured a presentation on the 'National Investment Strategy 2031' and its role in enhancing the UAE's
attractiveness for FDI in the priority sectors. It aims to solidify the UAE's position as a leading global investment hub and
leverage the opportunities available within its investment landscape.

This strategy aims to double total FDI inflows between 2025 and 2031 to approximately 30 percent of the total investments in
the country, which currently stands at 15 percent. The goal is to increase this to AED1.3 trillion and to triple the total FDI
balance to reach AED2.2 trillion by 2031, accelerating sustainable economic growth.

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