Foreign direct investment into the UAE hit $45.6 billion in 2024, bringing total FDI stock to $270.6 billion, a compound annual growth rate of 10.5% since 2015. The region ranks second globally in number of greenfield FDI projects, with UAE attracting 1,369 new initiatives worth AED 53.3 bn (~$14.5 bn). Top sectors include software/IT services (11.5%) and renewables (9.3%)  

Source: Arabian Business