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Press Release

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