UAE Embarks On 2031 National Investment Strategy To Boost Annual Foreign Inflows

by News Editor

March 11, 2025

The UAE has set a bold vision with its National Investment Strategy 2031, targeting an elevation in annual foreign investment inflows from AED112 billion ($30.5 billion) in 2023 to AED240 billion ($65.4 billion) by 2031. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum highlighted the strategy’s goal to transform the UAE into a premier global investment hub. Aiming to swell the foreign direct investment stock from AED800 billion to AED2.2 trillion, this strategy focuses on key sectors: industry, financial services, transport and logistics, renewable energy, and telecommunications.

Key Initiatives And Economic Contributions

The approved strategy includes 12 new programs and 30 distinct initiatives, such as the Financial Sector Development and the Investment Offices Promotion Incubator. Currently, foreign direct investment contributes significantly to the GDP, with predictions to increase its share to over 30% of the total investments by 2031.

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Technological And Digital Advancements

The strategy outlines the UAE’s vision to become a digital economy powerhouse by 2031, intending to enhance the digital economy’s current contribution to GDP from 9.7% to 19.4%. The Industrial Technology Transformation Index (ITTI) will also play a pivotal role in gauging technological advances and sustainability practices.

The introduction of a remote work system and the launch of the National Green Certificates Program further highlight the UAE’s efforts to harness global talent and promote sustainable development.

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Cyprus Sees Rise In Auctions Of Homes Priced Below €350,000

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 20, 2026

A confidential report from the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) reveals a striking upward trend in the auction of primary residences, particularly those valued below €350,000, marking a significant financial shift in the local property market.

Overview Of Auction Trends

The lifting of a moratorium on the sale of properties valued up to €350,000 in early 2024 led to a noticeable rise in auctions. Data obtained by Stockwatch shows a steady increase in the number of primary residences entering the auction process following the policy change. In the third quarter of 2025, most of the 98 homes auctioned fell within this lower-value category.

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Data Reveals Sharp Increases

Q3 2025 figures show that 93 of the 98 auctioned homes were valued below €350,000, while only five exceeded that threshold. This represents a sharp increase compared with earlier quarters in 2024, when only five to six primary residences were auctioned. The data also shows that 77 of the lower-value properties were repurchased by mortgage lenders after the first auction, indicating growing financial pressure on borrowers.

Loan Repossession And Legal Implications

Under the Immovable Property (Transfer and Mortgage) Law, the auction process typically allows four to six months between initial notice and sale, although legal objections and restructuring efforts can delay proceedings. During Q3 2025, authorities issued 731 auction-related notices to borrowers with properties valued below €350,000, compared with 81 notices for higher-value homes.

Legislative Efforts And Future Outlook

Legislative measures aimed at protecting borrowers remain pending. A law passed at the end of 2023 to establish a specialized court for foreclosure cases has not yet been implemented. Recent changes expanding the powers of the Financial Commissioner allow more borrowers to seek out-of-court restructuring, although decisions remain non-binding. Around 30 legislative proposals are currently under discussion, with parliamentary debate expected as elections approach.

The rise in lower-value property auctions highlights increasing pressure on households and the wider property market. Policymakers now face growing calls to balance financial stability with stronger protections for vulnerable borrowers.

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