HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid wrote on X explaining the the UAE goal for foreign investments in 2031:
“The strategy will focus on the industrial, logistics, financial services, renewable energy, and information technology sectors.
UAE continues to develop its economy, open markets, attract investments, and create the best business environment in the world, God willing.”
This strategy includes multiple initiatives, such as:
- Financial sector development
- A unified market
- Institutional innovation attraction
- “Invest in the UAE” programs
Current investment data shows that the total cumulative foreign direct investment (FDI) stands at AED 0.8 trillion.
While annual FDI inflows are AED 112 billion.
New Regulations to Support the UAE Goals for 2031
His Highness talked about the new health risk mitigation policy.
He stated that it will outline national response scenarios, enhance preparedness, and establish recovery plans for crisis and emergency management.
He added:
“Continuously improving readiness for any health emergency is an essential part of strengthening health security and ensuring the highest quality of life in the UAE.”
New regulations will also improve access to life-saving treatments for individuals.
Along with conditions that can only be treated through organ transplantation.
Organ transplants
His Highness noted:
“Today, we have more than 13 licensed centers across the UAE for these procedures.
The country has witnessed a 30% increase in organ transplants.
Now, we perform kidney, liver, heart, lung, and pancreas transplants, among others.
The healthcare sector will continue evolving to provide the highest level of medical services for all, God willing.”
Additionally, the Cabinet approved the launch of the National Green Building Certification Program.
This program is non-mandatory rating system in its initial phase, it aims to evaluate and certify sustainable buildings.
Mentioning that it is targeting:
Commercial buildings, hotels and hospitality facilities.
As well as industrial establishments, government buildings, homes, communities, and residential complexes.
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National Investment Strategy 2031
The UAE National Investment Strategy aims to increase inflows from AED 112 billion in 2023 to AED 240 billion by 2031.
This would boost the total foreign investment stock in the UAE from AED 800 billion to AED 2.2 trillion in the coming years.
By 2031, the FDI’s share in total investments (both domestic and foreign) will increase to over 30%, raising FDI’s contribution to GDP to 8%.
