The UAE International Investment Council (UAEIIC) has announced a new strategic direction and an updated brand identity under its new Chairman, HE Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi. The move is designed to enhance the council’s mission of supporting and guiding Emirati investments abroad, ensuring they are closely aligned with the UAE’s national economic agenda.
A New Mandate for Global Reach
The council’s reinvigorated approach includes an expanded mandate focused on several key pillars. This includes building a more inclusive membership base that represents the full spectrum of the UAE’s investment community, from sovereign wealth funds to private sector entities. A core focus will be on protecting UAE entities’ overseas investments through proactive advocacy and government-to-government relationships.
The UAEIIC will also work to facilitate outward investment through a collaborative, public-private model and serve as a central hub for sharing crucial market intelligence, best practices, and country risk profiling.
Data-Driven Investment and Agile Governance
A key initiative launched under the new strategy is the development of a comprehensive database of all UAE investments overseas. This will provide a more accurate and detailed picture of the geographical scope, industry sectors, and total assets of Emirati investments, enabling a more informed approach to national investment priorities.
To improve agility and responsiveness, the board has also approved a new governance structure, including a Board of Directors, CEO, and Executive Management. Directors will be drawn from government, government-owned enterprises, and the private sector, serving fixed terms to create a more representative platform for the nation’s investment community.
Aligning with the National Economic Agenda
HE Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAEIIC Chairman, emphasized that the new strategic vision is a significant step forward for the council. “By reinvigorating its strategic approach and brand identity, the UAEIIC will be better able to leverage high-potential regions, nations and projects, mobilize capital from both public- and private-sector sources, and protect investments through government-to-government relationships,” he stated.
This strategic alignment aims to ensure the UAEIIC’s mission directly supports the nation’s economic diversification efforts, marking a new chapter for the council and the UAE’s global investment community.
About UAE International Investment Council
Established in 2009, the UAE International Investment Council (UAEIIC) is a vital platform that unifies the efforts of the UAE’s private and public sectors in global investment. With a clear vision to protect the interests of Emirati companies and investments in over 90 countries, the council serves to guide, support, and promote UAE investments abroad to contribute to the nation’s economic diversification and growth.
Source: Zawya
