UAE remains the safest haven for investment due to safety, security and resilience, officials say at an ICAI Conference in Dubai

India has 5,400 listed companies and more than 2 million unlisted businesses including 35,000 companies that each generate more than Rs1 billion. Investing in them could help multiply returns. In India only 3.5 per cent of the population invests in equities, while in the United States, this is more than 55 per cent

Date: Dubai, UAE; July 14, 2026

News Highlights

1. With US$48.24 billion Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow, the UAE ranked the top destination in the Middle East and 9^th in the world for investment in 2025;

• Dubai’s GDP recorded a 2.4 per cent growth exceeding Dh232 billion in the first quarter of 2026, despite regional tension;

• The UAE has Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) with more than US$2.49 trillion – one of the largest resources – that helps the country to invest and create opportunities;

• The UAE is a US$620 billion economy, with more than 1.4 million registered companies. However, the number of listed companies in the UAE is around 200 only;

• Alternative Investment commitments in India jumped 25 per cent to US$175 billion year-on-year as of March 2026;

• Funds raised by Alternative Investment crossed US$75 billion for the first time in India in FY2026.

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