UAE
with its strategic location between Europe and the
Far East, has a vital link between the east and the
west with the best qualities of both. Policies and
incentives to support business have resulted in one
of the most prosperous economies in the region.
Over
the last three decades, Dubai has firmly established
itself as a hotbed for investment in the Middle
East. Backed by a visionary government, Dubai today
is an enduring example to the world as to how far
progressive thinking can go.
The
‘city of merchants’, as it was popularly known,
continues to be one of the world’s most important
gateways to international trade. Its strategic
location at the heart of one of the world’s richest
regions makes it a portal to a $250 billion per
annum regional import market. Served by 125 shipping
lines and 96 airlines, Dubai has direct access to
1.9 billion consumers across three continents.
The UAE has invested heavily in its infrastructure,
also creating the region’s largest free zone and
port. It has also emerged as the obvious choice of
location for multinational companies wishing to tap
the lucrative Middle East , sub-continental and
African markets, with their combined population of
1.4 billion people and a staggering combined GDP of
USD 1.9 Trillion. The regulatory environment is open
and liberal.
Major
Blue chip and global companies have already selected
Dubai as their regional headquarters because of
Dubai’s excellent transport links with the rest of
the world with 31 countries just a few hours away.
The freedom to transfer profits tax-free at any
time, as well as low crime rates, stable political
and financial systems and quality work force
continue to make Dubai even more attractive to local
and foreign business investments.
With an unprecedented construction boom and world
class projects in health care, tourism and
education, the UAE is undoubtedly a land of
opportunities. Rated as the best investment
destination in the Middle East, the UAE welcomes
investors around the world to come and make the most
of their investments. |