INVESTING IN ABU DHABI The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is centrally located between Asia and Europe, making it a crucial link that connects the world and as a gateway to the world s fastest growing economies.

Abu Dhabi s location and ease of access make it an attractive investment hub, but it is also where you will find the infrastructure, the right partners and customers, an innovative environment, and a wide range of support services for your enterprise.

Abu Dhabi has evolved over the years and has strong foundations today to support your investment plans including:

Innovative Ecosystem o 5 specialised free zones for companies and

startups o 16 research universities o Multinational workforce with a 93.4% literacy rate o Multiple funding sources and accelerators for SMEs

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) o Free-zone, where TA ZIZ is based o Legal certainty due to direct applicability of English common law o Independent jurisdiction with own civil and

commercial laws o Independent ADGM courts

A strong and stable economy o GDP of USD $ 249 billion in 2019 o UAE s economy is among the top 29 globally o Abu Dhabi contributes 60% to the UAE s GDP o The largest recipient of FDI in the Middle East

Established infrastructure o 80% of the world within an 8-hour flight o #1 capital in the world to have 100% fiber-to- the-home connection o #2 smartest city in MENA in terms of Smart

City Development o #12 worldwide for quality of infrastructure

Enabling business environment o 100% foreign ownership o 13 UAE Free Trade Agreements in the

framework of the GCC o 88 UAE bilateral investment treaties

Excellent quality of life o #1 happiest city in the Arab region o #15 best city for expatriates o #1 safest city in the world

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