Abu Dhabi FDI Attraction and Retention Analytics

Description:

A collaborative platform that provides actionable insights on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) trends and opportunities. By integrating data from international businesses, trade associations, and investment agencies, the platform will guide policy and help to attract new investors.


Objectives:

• Increase Abu Dhabi's FDI inflows by offering actionable insights.
• Support investor decision-making with detailed FDI trend analysis.
• Align investment with Abu Dhabi’s strategic sectors.
 


Socio-Economic Impact:

• Government: Enhanced capacity to attract and retain strategic FDI.
• Private Sector: Insights into investment trends to align business development.
 

Potential Datasets:

• Breakdown of FDI by industry, such as real estate, technology, energy, etc., to identify sectors with significant growth and attract targeted investments.
• Data on international M&A activities involving Abu Dhabi companies to capture trends in corporate partnerships and investment movements.
• Insights on new investment projects from international companies entering Abu Dhabi markets. This would include details on the size, sector, and job creation potential of these projects.
• Insights on the availability, cost, and location of real estate or industrial zones, particularly in free trade areas.
• Sectoral trade statistics and export volumes, helping link FDI with Abu Dhabi’s trade performance in strategic sectors.
 

Potential Stakeholders:

Multinational Corporations (MNCs), Local Businesses and SMEs, Investment Firms and Financial Institutions, Trade and Industry Associations, Real Estate and Infrastructure Developers, Technology and Innovation Firms, Educational Institutions and Training Providers.

Code: Economy


Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):

Sustainable Cities and Communities
Partnerships for the Goals
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

International Best Practices:

Ireland uses FDI data collaboration to enhance its investment promotion strategy.


How to get involved?

D4G Alliance initiative facilitates win-win collaboration between relevant stakeholders where privately held data are utilized to produce actionable insights for the public interest in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi.

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