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4/21/25, 9:30 AM Investopia, Deutsche Bank Highlight UAE’s Evolving Business Environment | Pakistan Point
Alsuwaidi emphasised that the UAE, under the guidance of its wise leadership, has embraced
innovative and forward-looking national visions and strategies to create a competitive and ideal
investment environment in line with global best practices. This approach has transformed
the UAE into a leading destination for business and investment regionally and globally,
with UAE markets now housing more than 1.1 million private companies and economic entities.

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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