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INVESTMENT
UAE consolidating its position as strategic
destination for FDI
In 2024, the UAE issued 200,000 new economic licences across various economic activities
TF, WAM (Emirates News Agency)
March 2, 2025
ABU DHABI: The UAE has solidified its position as one of the world's most preferred investment
destinations, successfully attracting foreign direct investments that have boosted its cumulative balance.
In 2024, the UAE issued 200,000 new economic licences across various economic activities, with more
than 1.1 million companies and economic institutions operating in its markets.
According to data from the Ministry of Investment, the total new and announced capital inflows of
foundational Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in 2023 reached $16 billion, reflecting the UAE’s status as
a preferred destination for international investors.
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