The UAE Council for Investors Abroad held its inaugural meeting for 2026, chaired by His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade and Council President. The meeting focused on strategic priorities that shape the nation’s investment agenda and ways to solidify the UAE’s position as a leading global investor, enhancing its international stature in the global economic landscape.
During the session, a range of new initiatives aimed at supporting the country’s long-term investment strategy were discussed. Council members exchanged insights and ideas regarding the role of these initiatives in achieving national economic priorities and the strategic objectives of the UAE.
A Communication Platform
His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi emphasized that the UAE Council for Investors Abroad serves as a vital communication platform for top Emirati investors, whose insights contribute to the development of initiatives aligned with the national investment and trade goals.
He stated that the council aims, through the initiatives planned for implementation in 2026, to ensure the UAE’s continued status as a global trading and investment hub while protecting Emirati investments abroad, which span over 90 countries. This is to be achieved by expanding the UAE’s network of investment partners and building partnerships with nations in key global economic growth regions.
Strategic Vision
Last October, the UAE Council for Investors Abroad adopted a new strategic vision, including a new foundational structure, an updated governance framework, and a revitalized institutional identity. This enhances the council’s mission to guide and support Emirati investments abroad and align them with the UAE’s economic agenda.
Founded in 2009, the UAE Council for Investors Abroad has emerged as a dynamic platform to unite efforts between the public and private sectors in the UAE. Its expanded responsibilities now include building a comprehensive membership base representing the Emirati investment community, preemptively safeguarding Emirati investments overseas, facilitating foreign investment through strengthened cooperation between the government and private sectors, and providing a central hub for knowledge and information exchange, including best practices and risk profiling in countries receiving Emirati investments.