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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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