emirates7 - The UAE Ministry of Investment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) to enhance collaboration in investment policymaking, research, and sustainable economic development.
This strategic partnership reflects the UAE’s ongoing commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment and solidifying its status as a global investment hub. It also aligns with UNCTAD’s mission to support nations in fully benefiting from global economic integration.
In partnering with UNCTAD, the UAE is further advancing the goals outlined in its National Investment Strategy 2031. The initiative leverages the country's world-class infrastructure, business-friendly environment, progressive regulatory policies, and strategic location to strengthen its role as a top global investment destination.
The MoU was officially signed by Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi, Under-Secretary at the UAE Ministry of Investment, and Nan Li Collins, Senior Director of Investment and Enterprise at UNCTAD.
Under the agreement, the UAE and UNCTAD will work together to build a cooperative framework focused on improving investment policymaking, launching capacity-building programs, and promoting sustainable economic progress. The areas of collaboration will include knowledge exchange, joint research, mutual participation in key events, policy advisory support, and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Commenting on the agreement, Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi emphasized that the MoU supports the UAE’s vision to become a leading global investment destination by nurturing a robust and opportunity-rich investment ecosystem. He noted that this collaboration will accelerate the goals of the National Investment Strategy and help attract impactful investments that support long-term economic growth, diversification, and global competitiveness.
Nan Li Collins echoed this sentiment, highlighting that the partnership will advance UNCTAD’s mission to foster a more inclusive and sustainable global investment climate. She pointed out that working with the UAE Ministry of Investment will enhance capacity-building efforts and promote economic strategies that serve both international investors and developing nations.
This alliance with UNCTAD further highlights the UAE’s rise as a prominent player in the global investment landscape, backed by visionary leadership and a focus on building a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy.
The UAE continues to channel significant investment into high-growth sectors such as artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and digital transformation, reinforcing its position as a leader in innovation and sustainable development.
Through global partnerships and forward-thinking policies, the UAE and UNCTAD aim to boost sustainable investment and a thriving environment for innovation and long-term economic advancement.
This MoU underscores the UAE’s dedication to elevating its investment ecosystem and establishing itself as a global hub for sustainable, tech-driven growth.
This strategic partnership reflects the UAE’s ongoing commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment and solidifying its status as a global investment hub. It also aligns with UNCTAD’s mission to support nations in fully benefiting from global economic integration.
In partnering with UNCTAD, the UAE is further advancing the goals outlined in its National Investment Strategy 2031. The initiative leverages the country's world-class infrastructure, business-friendly environment, progressive regulatory policies, and strategic location to strengthen its role as a top global investment destination.
The MoU was officially signed by Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi, Under-Secretary at the UAE Ministry of Investment, and Nan Li Collins, Senior Director of Investment and Enterprise at UNCTAD.
Under the agreement, the UAE and UNCTAD will work together to build a cooperative framework focused on improving investment policymaking, launching capacity-building programs, and promoting sustainable economic progress. The areas of collaboration will include knowledge exchange, joint research, mutual participation in key events, policy advisory support, and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Commenting on the agreement, Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi emphasized that the MoU supports the UAE’s vision to become a leading global investment destination by nurturing a robust and opportunity-rich investment ecosystem. He noted that this collaboration will accelerate the goals of the National Investment Strategy and help attract impactful investments that support long-term economic growth, diversification, and global competitiveness.
Nan Li Collins echoed this sentiment, highlighting that the partnership will advance UNCTAD’s mission to foster a more inclusive and sustainable global investment climate. She pointed out that working with the UAE Ministry of Investment will enhance capacity-building efforts and promote economic strategies that serve both international investors and developing nations.
This alliance with UNCTAD further highlights the UAE’s rise as a prominent player in the global investment landscape, backed by visionary leadership and a focus on building a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy.
The UAE continues to channel significant investment into high-growth sectors such as artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and digital transformation, reinforcing its position as a leader in innovation and sustainable development.
Through global partnerships and forward-thinking policies, the UAE and UNCTAD aim to boost sustainable investment and a thriving environment for innovation and long-term economic advancement.
This MoU underscores the UAE’s dedication to elevating its investment ecosystem and establishing itself as a global hub for sustainable, tech-driven growth.