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UAE Ministry of Investment Unveils Digital Platform for Global Investors

The UAE Ministry of Investment has launched a centralized digital portal offering foreign investors access to 143 commercial opportunities across six priority sectors. The platform supports the UAE National Investment Strategy 2031, which targets annual inward foreign direct investment of AED 240 billion ($65 billion). Detailed profiles covering all seven emirates are provided to guide project matching with local economic regulations and free-zone benefits.

Issuing authority
UAE Ministry of Investment
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Publication date
October 22, 2026
Effective date
October 22, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Official source
invest.gov.ae
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On October 22, 2026, the UAE Ministry of Investment launched a centralized digital platform designed to provide international investors direct access to commercial opportunities across the country.

The portal features a curated pipeline of 143 opportunities across six priority sectors, including advanced component manufacturing, renewable energy, and financial technology. It incorporates sub-profiles for each of the seven emirates to assist investors in aligning project requirements with local economic frameworks and free-zone incentives.

According to ministry officials, the initiative supports the UAE's National Investment Strategy 2031, which aims to increase annual inward foreign direct investment (FDI) to AED 240 billion ($65 billion). The ministry reported that inward FDI reached a record AED 177.3 billion ($48.3 billion) in 2025.

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