UAE Attracts Record Dh177.3 Billion FDI in 2025, Climbs to Ninth Globally in Investment Destinations
The UAE attracted a record Dh177.3 billion in FDI in 2025, driven by greenfield projects, manufacturing and communications, and a maturing startup funding environment with average deal sizes rising to $9.2M. High-profile AI infrastructure projects such as Stargate UAE (a collaboration between OpenAI and G42) underscored the country’s appeal to advanced-economy investors.
