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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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