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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. Our collaboration
with Investopia reflects a shared ambition and dedication to connect global capital with high-potential

opportunities in the UAE. The discussions highlighted how family businesses and emerging sectors can play
a central role in attracting investment and shaping the country’s next phase of growth. We look forward to

building on the dialogue and momentum generated during this conference to support the UAE’s long-term
economic vision”
UAE Investment Strategy

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 per cent of the total
investments in the country, which currently stands at 15 per cent. The goal is to increase this to AED 1.3

trillion and to triple the total FDI balance to reach AED 2.2 trillion by 2031, accelerating sustainable economic
growth.

Various advantages for growth of family businesses
Nine discussion sessions were held throughout the day. The opening session focused on the UAE’s unique

business environment and its role in supporting the growth and continuity of family businesses, ensuring their
continuity and sustainability across generations. This includes flexible legislation and economic policies,

particularly Federal Decree-Law No. 37 of 2022 concerning family businesses, recognized as the world’s first
comprehensive family business governance law. Subsequent sessions covered opportunities in the UAE’s
manufacturing and retail sectors, legal and procedural frameworks for establishing businesses, and

investment prospects in tourism, real estate, technology, and new economy sectors.
Investment incentives in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Ras Al Khaimah

The afternoon program featured presentations on the investment incentives and business prospects
available in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Ras Al Khaimah. A session on the enablers of the UAE’s investment

ecosystem followed, showcasing the country’s positioning as a global business hub.
The program concluded with a session highlighting the ‘National Strategy of the Ministry of Industry and

Advanced Technology,’ which aims to increase the industrial sector’s contribution to GDP to AED 300 billion
by 2031.
This conference builds on the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Investopia and Deutsche

Bank during the fourth edition of Investopia, held in Abu Dhabi on February 26–27, 2025, under the theme
‘Harnessing MegaForces.’ That edition welcomed 132 speakers, including government leaders, ministers,

investors, business executives, economists, and high-net-worth individuals from over 70 countries. The

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