The capital market summit starts in Dubai .. The UAE establishes its leadership in attracting investments and talents

Second Al -Zyoudi:
The UAE has become one of the most attractive investment destinations in the world
– The UAE has entered into 27 free trade agreements during the past three years
Hilal Al -Marri:
Attention to details is an essential feature of Dubai’s success
The clear path of the UAE gives investors and society the ability to plan, stability and attract talents

Dubai, May 6 / WAM / The third edition of the summit of capital markets in the Middle East and North Africa, and continues until tomorrow.
The Dubai Financial Market is organizing the third version of the summit with the participation of 1500 companies, decision makers and international financial leaders.
The summit opened its activities, with the speech of His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al -Zyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, in which he affirmed that the UAE has become one of the most attractive investment destinations in the world.
Al -Zyoudi reviewed the UAE’s achievements in the field of attracting foreign direct investments, as these investments amounted to about $ 30.7 billion in 2023, noting that the UAE still maintains its pioneering location as the largest destination for new foreign direct investment projects in the world, which is the site that it has preserved during the past three years.
With regard to financial markets, he pointed out that the Dubai Financial Market attracts more than 138 thousand new investors during 2024, 85% of them from foreigners, in a clear indication of the global gravity of the UAE market.
He also pointed out that the debt market in the country recorded 8.3% in the first quarter of 2025, to exceed 309 billion dollars.
His Excellency said: These numbers do not stem from temporary transformations, but rather are the result of a clear vision of our leadership to open our economy to the world.
He explained that the economic reform agenda adopted by the UAE has made it a preferred option for global investors, whether from multinationals or ambitious entrepreneurs, thanks to the strong organizational frameworks that govern the financial centers and markets, and protect data and intellectual property rights.
He added that the state allows full ownership of business, and provides procedures for establishing and is rapid and effective licensing, whether in the free zones or within the country, as well as tax policies that encourage growth and guarantee transparency.
He pointed out that the comprehensive economic partnership agreements signed by the state contribute to facilitating this arrival and that with the emergence of obstacles to the global trade system, we seek to enhance the cross -border trade exchange at a faster and broader rate.
He revealed that the UAE has entered into 27 free trade agreements during the past three years, including 6 agreements that entered into force, and these agreements contributed to achieving record levels in non -oil trade, in terms of exports and re -export, and helped build an economic system supportive of growth directly related to a quarter of the world’s population.
His Excellency stressed that the Emirates message is to open up to all partnerships that support growth, and to welcome all ideas that enable us to continue our path of transformation.
A dialogue, entitled “Dubai Story”, in which His Excellency Hilal Saeed Al -Marri, Chairman of the Dubai Financial Market Board and General Manager of the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai participated, in which Dr. Saida Jaafar, First Vice President and Regional Director of the Visa Group in the Gulf Cooperation Council Group, was involved, where they discussed the pivotal role that Dubai’s financial markets played in advancing economic growth and enhancing investor participation.
Al -Marri highlighted the government’s flexibility and open approach, which supports the speed and implementation of decisions.
He also pointed to the strategic role of the Dubai Financial Market in enhancing the global financial position of Dubai through innovation, dynamic organization and strong participation of investors.
His Excellency Hilal Saeed Al -Marri said: “If we look at what we have achieved to this day, we can see the major achievements that Dubai made, and when expanding outside the framework of the financial markets to see the most comprehensive image, we find that the emirate faced major global transformations after the Kofid’s pandem And its economic community, the momentum that was built, and the more challenges in the world, the more Dubai’s clarity and steadfastness increases in moving forward. ”
He stressed that the commitment of the UAE and Dubai to a clear economic path that focuses on the prosperity of the economy and the happiness of people, gives investors and society the ability to plan and stability, attract talents and develop global markets, starting from here.
Speaking about the tourism sector, he stressed that tourism in Dubai is not a final goal in itself, but rather a source of positive energy that reflects the attractive environment that the city built, so Dubai occupies a pioneering position among global tourism destinations, whether in recreational tourism or events tourism, and even in medical tourism that has become from the top globally
He praised the integrated path that Dubai is adopting in supporting all sectors, especially in implementing the Dubai Economic Plan D33, saying: We are continuing to implement this plan as it is at a good pace.
He talked about the legislation, pointing out that it is not only based on the understanding of the government employees of the sectors, as the dialogue is open, and the investors are able to speak directly with officials, put forward challenges and provide solutions, and this is the basis of innovation.
He pointed out that the choice of Dubai to be a global city imposes the adoption of global policies.
He added: We are talking about major decisions that include, for example, the expansion of the aviation sector, the Al Maktoum Airport, and the Dubai Ports Investments.
He talked about Dubai’s leadership in logistical connection, saying: We have an unparalleled air and sea connection, from the sea to the air and vice versa, and these decisions in its ideal time contributed to excellence.
He stressed that interest in the details is a basic feature of Dubai’s success, and he set an example of his recent visit to the airport and the comments of the travelers about the digital transit gates, where they complained that they did not get an entry seal, because the digital procedures summarized the time completely.
He added: This explains the extent of progress and speed, and the need to maintain this momentum.
He stressed that the future cannot be accurately predicted, but in Dubai we do not depend on prediction but on readiness, and confidence that, thanks to our partnerships and leadership, we are able to move forward.
Speaking about the importance of attracting global competencies, Al -Marri stressed that Dubai has made a great way to become a favorite destination for talents from all over the world, noting that “talent” has become the most important resource that the major international companies are looking for.

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