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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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