UAE Cabinet Sets List Of Economic Sectors Open For Full Foreign Ownership
Muhammad Irfan Published March 03, 2020 | 10:45 PM
DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 03rd Mar, 2020) His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, chaired today cabinet meeting in Abu Dhabi, and approved the positive list of economic sectors eligible for 100 percent foreign ownership including 122 economic activities covering industrial, agricultural, and services sectors.
H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs attended the meeting.
Speaking at the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said that the UAE holds 40 percent of Foreign Direct Investment, FDI, in the region with US$140 billion, noting that the objective is to promote the investment climate and partnerships to new levels. "The positive list will take everyone into consideration and our instructions are to create the best business environment for the local investors and foreign investments, which are the driver of investment in the country," he pointed out.
Sheikh Mohammed said that the UAE has become a key destination that attracts investments and talents, as well as increase flow of investments in key sectors thanks to success opportunities it offers.
"We have the flexibility to keep pace with all global changes including economic ones. We have the best investment environment and the best infrastructure in the world. Our country will continue its drive to develop its economic model," he said.
"We want to be a gate for production and attracting advanced technology and expertise. We support all those who have ideas to develop industries, education, healthcare, artificial intelligence, food security as well as the quality of life in our society," he added.
The cabinet also approved a comprehensive medical examination system for all newborns in the country to early monitor any diseases that might affect their health in the future. It also approved the establishment of a UAE embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a new consulate in Cape Town, South Africa as well as cooperation and investment agreements with Brazil, Indonesia and African countries.
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