UAE Secures Record Dh177.3 Billion in FDI for 2025

Jul 8, 2026

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Jul 8, 2026 10:30

UAE attracts record Dh177.3b in FDI in 2025

## Record FDI Inflows

In 2025, the United Arab Emirates achieved a milestone by attracting Dh177.3 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI), marking a 6% increase from the previous year. This surge elevated the nation's total FDI stock to Dh1.17 trillion, as reported in the latest World Investment Report.

## Global Ranking and Sector Growth

The UAE climbed to ninth place globally as a preferred destination for FDI, improving from its tenth position in 2024. It also maintained its second-place ranking worldwide for greenfield FDI projects, with 1,562 initiatives recorded in 2025. Key sectors driving this growth included manufacturing, telecommunications, and real estate.

## Strategic Vision

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum highlighted these achievements as part of the UAE's National Investment Strategy, which aims to boost FDI stock to Dh2.2 trillion by 2031 and attract Dh240 billion annually. He emphasized that these figures reflect the UAE's strategic vision and the global confidence in its economic potential.

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