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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Jeff Bezos Plans $4 Billion Amazon Share Sale Following Record Rally

by News Editor

August 4, 2026

Jeff Bezos has disclosed plans to sell approximately $4.1 billion worth of Amazon shares after the company’s stock reached a record high following stronger-than-expected quarterly results.

A filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shows the Amazon founder intends to sell around 15 million shares under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in November 2025. According to the filing, the transactions were executed through Morgan Stanley on Monday.

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Sale Follows Strong Earnings

The planned sale comes after Amazon shares climbed to an all-time high, lifting the company’s market capitalisation above $3 trillion.

Investor sentiment strengthened after Amazon reported better-than-expected second-quarter results, supported by continued growth in its cloud computing business. The performance reinforced confidence that the company’s investments in artificial intelligence are driving increased demand across AWS.

Despite the positive earnings, Amazon shares fell more than 2% in early trading on Tuesday following the disclosure.

Part Of An Ongoing Trading Plan

Bezos has regularly sold Amazon shares through pre-arranged trading plans while remaining one of the company’s largest shareholders.

The SEC filing also disclosed that he donated more than 220,000 shares to charitable organisations in May. Those shares may have been sold during the following months.

Amazon stock has gained around 23% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500, which has risen approximately 11% over the same period.

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