United Arab Emirates Establishes Ambitious National Investment Plan to Draw in approx. AED 240 Billion from Foreign Investors by 2031
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a comprehensive National Investment Strategy aimed at increasing foreign direct investment (FDI) from Dh112 billion in 2023 to Dh240 billion by 2031. This ambitious plan, presented by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, in the first quarter of 2025, is designed to strengthen the UAE's status as a premier global investment destination.
The strategy focuses on key growth sectors such as industry, logistics, financial services, renewable energy, and information technology. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, highlighted that the initiative will enhance financial sector development, drive institutional innovation, and strengthen the 'Invest UAE' programs.
The UAE Cabinet has introduced additional reforms to support this investment expansion. One of the significant advancements in medical regulations aims at increasing access to life-saving treatments, expected to result in a 30% rise in transplant procedures across 13+ licensed transplant centers. A policy to improve emergency preparedness, crisis response, and recovery plans for future health challenges is also part of the strategy.
The strategy is intended to strengthen the UAE's position as a global investment hub and drive economic diversification and sustainable growth. The UAE's commitment to environmental sustainability is reinforced through the National Green Certificates Programme, a new voluntary certification system to promote sustainable building practices across various sectors.
The UAE aims to expand its total foreign investment stock from Dh800 billion to Dh2.2 trillion over the next eight years. The country also sets a goal to increase FDI's share in total investments to over 30% and its contribution to GDP to 8% by 2031. However, the strategy does not provide details about the sources of the projected FDI inflows or the specific measures to achieve these targets.
The strategy is expected to foster sustainable and inclusive growth. By reinforcing the UAE's reputation as one of the world's most business-friendly environments and strengthening its position as a premier global investment destination, the National Investment Strategy is poised to play a crucial role in shaping the UAE's economic future.
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