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UAE investment
Latest in UAE investment
eToro
85 per cent of UAE investors bet on local stocks as global trade tensions rise: eToro
Survey of 1,000 UAE retail investors finds strong confidence in local equities, with real estate and technology leading sector preferences
bilateral economic relations
UAE investments in Uzbekistan surge to $1.3bn in 2024, Minister Kudratov says
With over $700 million in renewable energy deals and a new $200 million investment fund, the UAE is fast becoming a driving force behind Uzbekistan’s green and economic transformation
Abu Dhabi real estate
Eid Al Fitr in the UAE; Visa-free travel ideas; Dubai villa sales surge; Sheikh Mohammed reveals $65bn investment plan – 10 things you missed this week
UAE Eid Al Fitr dates and travel ideas. Dubai real estate analysis, Saudi sick leave warning and more top news stories this week
FDI
UAE’s new $65.4bn investment strategy a ‘significant milestone’: Minister
UAE to attract massive foreign direct investment inflows with new national strategy
Abu Dhabi Investment Group
‘Europe no longer attractive for investment,’ says ADIG CEO as capital flows to UAE
‘Europe has become a less attractive destination for investment,’ says the ADIG chief amid capital flight and geopolitical shifts
UAE cabinet
UAE approves massive new investment strategy as it targets $65.4bn inflows; Cabinet approves Remote Work from overseas
UAE Cabinet meeting approves National Investment Strategy to 2031, reviews Digital Economy Strategy, Africa trade and more
lunate
UAE investments: Wio and Lunate team up to offer automated ETF purchases
Wio Invest and Lunate collaborate to offer automated ETF investments
Bahrain
UAE announces major investment and transport strategies; Visa-free travel to Qatar, Golden Visas in Bahrain, Dubai targets $272bn real estate market – 10 things you missed this week
UAE strategies for transport, investment and real estate, Qatar tourism, Bahrain Golden Visas and more of the biggest stories this week
UAE economy
UAE announces National Investment Strategy 2031, eyes $599bn FDI balance
UAE unveils National Investment Strategy as it looks to triple the cumulative FDI balance to 599bn by 2031
Investment in Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Hamdan calls on UAE to further boost investment and attract entrepreneurs after $31bn inflow
UAE looking to attract more businesses, investments and entrepreneurs as part of the We the UAE 2031 vision
Idris Elba
UAE lures global investors and entrepreneurs with Idris Elba-fronted advertising campaign
UAE asks global talent to “Invest in the Emirates” in new adverts with Idris Elba
Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Abu Dhabi, Sharjah Chambers vow to boost economic ties, private sector growth
Both sides also discussed introducing new innovative services that meet the evolving needs of investors and business leaders
Egypt
UAE investments abroad pass $2.5tn
Investments by UAE public and private sectors in overseas projects have hot £2.5tn
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
UAE invested $36bn in foreign renewable energy in 2022, plans $160bn net zero spend
The UAE is spending huge sums on energy transition and sustainable energy projects
Abu Dhabi exchange
UAE institutional investors snap up $2.2bn of shares in 2023
Institutional investors are driving the value of stock markets in the UAE
FDI
UAE attracted $23bn in foreign investment in 2022: Sheikh Mohammed
UAE was fourth largest recipient of new project investments last year
