UAE announces AED 36.7 billion investment fund

The UAE Cabinet has approved the establishment of a national investment fund with an initial capital of AED 36.7 billion, subject to future review and increase.

Its goal is to encourage foreign investment through targeted incentive packages.

The initiative was announced during a cabinet meeting held at the Dubai Airshow on Wednesday, which was chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

The Fund will provide a development package targeting companies capable of delivering remarkable economic impact within the UAE.

It will be operated through direct financing of strategic opportunities at the federal level and through cooperation with economic, investment and tourism authorities across the emirates, to support national strategic opportunities.

Mohammed bin Rashid chairs the Cabinet’s meeting at Dubai Airshow and approves the establishment of a national fund to promote global investments in the UAE#uaegov pic.twitter.com/sYVitV9c8V

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