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UAE Launches AED36.7bn Investment Fund at Dubai Airshow as Cabinet Backs Identity and Family Agendas

The fund targets a sharp rise in foreign investment by 2031 through federal financing with emirate-level coordination.

Overview

  • The National Investment Fund starts with AED36.7bn ($10bn) in capital and is open to future review and expansion.
  • The government aims to lift annual FDI from about AED115bn to AED240bn by 2031 and raise total accumulated FDI to AED2.2tn from AED800bn.
  • The fund will offer incentive and development packages for high‑impact companies, operated through federal financing in partnership with emirate economic, investment and tourism bodies.
  • The Cabinet approved a National Identity Strategy comprising 70 initiatives to deepen belonging and strengthen family cohesion.
  • A National Family Growth Agenda 2031 was launched to encourage higher marriage and birth rates among UAE nationals and improve family life quality.