UAE Sovereign Investments Underpin Economic Resilience And Global Cooperation, Says Khaldoon Al Mubarak
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, participated in a significant session titled ‘Sovereign Investments and Strategic Partnerships: Returns and Impact’. This event was part of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2025, led by Khaldoon Al Mubarak, CEO and Managing Director of Mubadala.
The session saw attendance from notable figures including H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai; H.H. Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority; and Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence.
Khaldoon Al Mubarak highlighted that UAE sovereign investments are crucial for strengthening global economic connections. These investments are facilitated through strategic partnerships with governments and investment bodies worldwide. He emphasised that this positions the UAE as a model for international cooperation and economic resilience in an ever-changing global environment.
Al Mubarak noted that the future direction of the UAE will be shaped by how national investments are managed strategically to ensure sustainable growth. He stressed that responsible investment is key to achieving long-term prosperity.
He identified several promising sectors where UAE investments are concentrated, including AI, digital infrastructure, advanced computing, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy. These areas are seen as essential pillars for growth in the coming decades.
Al Mubarak also mentioned that the increasing influx of capital and talent into the UAE highlights its role as a global innovation hub. He stressed the importance of leveraging these opportunities to maintain productivity and innovation while enhancing the competitiveness of the national economy.
The session underscored how strategic investments can drive progress in vital sectors. By focusing on these areas, the UAE aims to secure its position as a leader in innovation and economic development on a global scale.
With inputs from WAM


