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3/13/25, 2:40 PM UAE consolidating its position as strategic destination for FDI
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The UAE continues to attract significant foundational investments from various countries, highlighting its
dynamic business environment and strategic economic initiatives that create job opportunities, drive
innovation, and support sustainable growth. The country’s vibrant investment landscape serves as a key

driver of economic expansion and capital inflows, reinforcing its position as a leading global investment
hub.

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the UAE is
committed to providing a competitive legislative environment for new economy sectors. 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.

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