At the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, the UAE Ministry of Investment unveiled its whitepaper titled ‘UAE Matures Into a Global FDI Magnet.’ This comprehensive report outlines the nation’s strategies for fostering economic growth, emphasizing sustainability, innovation, and digital transformation.

The UAE Ministry of Investment has presented a roadmap for achieving its ambitious economic goals by 2031 through a whitepaper introduced by Undersecretary Mohammad Alhawi during the Davos 2025 summit. The document highlights the nation’s strategic advantages, including its investment-friendly policies, dedicated trade zones, and global partnerships.
In 2023, the UAE attracted $30.7 billion in foreign direct investments (FDI), representing a 35% year-on-year growth. The country now ranks 11th globally for FDI inflows and 2nd for greenfield project investments. The whitepaper underscores the UAE’s vision of becoming a global investment hub, driven by economic diversification, advanced infrastructure, and robust bilateral agreements.
Key contributors to the UAE’s 2023 capital inflows included the United States ($3.8 billion), India ($3.3 billion), and the United Kingdom ($1.2 billion). By 2031, the UAE aims to increase FDI’s GDP contribution to 8%, leveraging its National Investment Strategy.
Alhawi emphasized the importance of sustainability and innovation, stating:
“The UAE remains committed to future-proofing our economy. Economic diversification, sustainability, and digital transformation are core pillars of our strategy to position the nation among the top 10 FDI destinations globally.”
The whitepaper also spotlights the UAE’s cutting-edge infrastructure and strong regulatory frameworks as enablers of sustainable growth. From renewable energy to advanced manufacturing and technology, the country’s focus on value-driven sectors aligns with its ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision of a resilient, innovation-led economy.