The UAE Ministry of Investment and the World Bank have signed a partnership framework to further strengthen the country’s investment climate and reinforce its position as a leading global hub for foreign direct investment.
The agreement focuses on ensuring a transparent, predictable, and competitive investment environment that supports the UAE’s long-term economic goals. It builds on the 2019 framework between the World Bank and the UAE Ministry of Finance, expanding cooperation on investment reform and institutional development.
The partnership was signed by Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Investment, and Boutheina Guermazi, World Bank Director for Strategy and Operations for the MENAAP region.
Under this framework, the World Bank will support efforts to improve investment policies and strengthen institutional systems to attract and retain high-quality investments. The aim is to help the UAE stay competitive in a changing global investment landscape.
Alhawi noted that the UAE’s entry into the world’s top 10 FDI destinations in 2024 was an important milestone, with plans to double annual FDI to USD 65 billion by 2031. He reaffirmed the country’s commitment to maintaining a transparent and stable investment environment.
Bottom line
The initiative aligns with the UAE’s National Investment Strategy, which aims to strengthen the country’s position as a leading global investment destination and further diversify its economy.
At One Investments, we see developments like this as a strong reminder of the value of forward planning. We prioritise understanding our investors objectives and identifying opportunities that match their vision, ensuring a careful balance between potential growth and security.
