1. The UAE ranked second globally in greenfield FDI projects in 2023, with 1,323 project announcements, showing a 33% rise compared to 2022, according to the UNCTAD 2024 World Investment Report.
2. FDI inflows into the UAE reached $30.688 billion in 2023, marking a 35% year-on-year increase, while FDI outflows decreased to $22.328 billion.
3. Key sectors driving the growth of greenfield investments included business services, software, and IT, contributing to a 7.5% rise in jobs and a 37% increase in capital inflows, according to UAE Ministry of Investment officials.
