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Over the past six years, the country has developed and issued more than nine key economic
legislations aimed at expanding businesses and projects in new economy sectors within its
markets.
He further noted that, over the past four years, the UAE has issued more than 30 laws, regulations,
and economic policies, including new legislation for family businesses, e-commerce, cooperatives,
consumer protection, commercial transactions, trademarks, copyright, and related rights.

The primary sectors driving foundational investment growth in the UAE include business services,
software, and IT services, which have generated numerous job opportunities and attracted
substantial capital inflows.
Sectors such as financial services, industrial equipment, transportation, and storage have also
played a significant role in foundational investment growth, leading to a 7.5% increase in total jobs
created, a 31% rise in announced projects, and a 37% surge in total announced foundational
foreign direct investment inflows.
Emerging sectors, including renewable energy, electric vehicles, and cloud computing, have made
significant contributions to the UAE’s economic growth and created major investment
opportunities.

The UAE’s diversified economy and its business-friendly environment for sustainable growth have
enabled it to maintain its position as the leading investment destination in the Arab world and the
region while achieving comprehensive global development. This is reflected in the record growth of
FDI inflows, which increased by 35% to reach AED 112.6 billion in 2023, according to the 2024
World Investment Report issued by UNCTAD.

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