UAE Ranks 2nd in FDI Confidence, Signs UAE–Russia Trade Deal to Boost Global Investment

The UAE’s strong standing in both foreign investment confidence amongst other emerging markets and UAE investor sentiment underscores its position as a global business hub.

Ranked 2nd in the 2025 FDI Confidence Index for emerging markets, the UAE trails only China, signaling sustained global trust in its economic stability, pro-business reforms, and strategic location.

The rise of UAE FDI Confidence ranking to 2nd globally and trailing only the US, with a net score of 42, reflects positive investor sentiment driven by robust GDP growth, diversified economic initiatives, and consistent policy stability.

Together, these rankings highlight the UAE’s ability to attract high-quality capital, retain investor confidence, and remain a preferred destination for both regional and international businesses cementing its role as a gateway for global trade, innovation, and long-term investment growth.

In the 2025 Kearney FDI Confidence Index, investors cite ease of doing business (32%), economic performance (38%), and tech innovation (31%) as the top reasons for investing in the UAE, demonstrating its success in combining business-friendly policies with a forward-looking growth model.

The UAE’s investment appeal is driven by a balanced mix of structural strengths that align with investor priorities such as Transparent governance (23%) and infrastructure quality (19%), further reinforcing the UAE’s reputation as a secure, well-connected, and efficiently regulated market.

This diverse set of strengths positions the UAE not only as a gateway to the wider Middle East, Africa, and South Asia region but also as a future-ready economy attracting both traditional industries and emerging sectors such as UAE fintech investment, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing.

Furthermore, the UAE and Russia have signed a Trade in Services and Investment Agreement (TISIA) aimed at doubling bilateral trade within five years, focusing on sectors like fintech, healthcare, logistics, and professional services. This move, part of a broader UAE-EAEU economic partnership, reflects the UAE’s strategic intent to diversify its global trade relationships, attract foreign investment, and strengthen its position as a commercial, innovation, and global trade hub.

By deepening ties with Russia and the Eurasian bloc, the UAE enhances its economic resilience and global influence, aligning with its long-term vision for sustainable growth and strategic diplomacy.

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