{
  "id": 6130982,
  "title": "UAE Minister of Foreign Trade says global investors are looking for secure, scalable opportunities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/uae-minister-of-foreign-trade-says-global-investors-are-looking-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T10:02:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/uae-minister-of-foreign-trade-says-global-investors-are-looking-for-secure-scalable-opportunities-1.500665840"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, told a recent conference that global investors are increasingly seeking secure, scalable opportunities in markets. He emphasized the UAE's position as a connected hub for international capital, explaining that investors are looking for markets that provide security, scalability, flexibility, efficiency, and access to consumers.\n\nAl Zeyoudi stated that the global investment landscape is changing as companies reassess where they produce, source, and invest. Supply-chain diversity, operational continuity, and access to markets have become important considerations for investors. The UAE has positioned itself to benefit from these shifts by building an \"open, resilient\" economy and expanding its network of international partnerships, he said.\n\nThe minister highlighted that the UAE attracted $58.3 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, with cumulative foreign investment exceeding $1.17 trillion. The UAE also ranked among the world's largest destinations for foreign direct investment and was the leading investment destination in the Arab world. In 2025, the country also ranked second globally for the number of new greenfield foreign investment projects, with 1,562 new projects announced, representing over $54 billion in investment and creating more than 65,000 jobs.\n\nAl Zeyoudi stressed that the UAE is not merely seeking more capital, but rather investment that creates a broader economic impact. He said the country is looking for capital that brings technology, expertise, employment, and market access. The minister identified three major transformations shaping the future of global investment: reshaping economic structures, transitioning towards a digital economy, and emphasizing sustainability.\n\nHe emphasized that the UAE's investment proposition is closely linked to its connectivity and openness, as global trade barriers continue to increase. Al Zeyoudi said prosperity in the future will be the product of connection, not closure, and that the UAE is building trade and investment bridges amidst rising barriers. He described the UAE as a \"platform for global growth\" and a gateway to new markets.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Global investors are increasingly looking beyond simply low costs and towards markets that offer security, scalability, flexibility, efficiency and access to consumers , UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi said, highlighting the UAE’s position as a connected hub for international capital. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances “Where is the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}