Rebuilding Confidence in Global Investment
H.E. Fahad Al Gergawi
CEO, Dubai FDI
The ABLF Talks Live | The ABLF City | January 18, 2021
Speaker Introduction
H.E. Fahad Al Gergawi is the Chief Executive Officer of Dubai FDI, the emirate’s agency for attracting and facilitating foreign direct investment. Over his tenure, he has positioned Dubai as one of the world’s top FDI destinations, leading strategic initiatives to enhance competitiveness, strengthen investor confidence, and cultivate partnerships across continents. A visionary advocate for economic diversification, talent attraction, and regional collaboration, H.E. Al Gergawi also serves as President of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA), shaping global best practices in investment promotion and policy innovation.
Moderator: Eithne Treanor, Founder and CEO, E Treanor Media
Prepared by: The ABLF Research Council
Date: January 8, 2021
Event: The ABLF Talks, hosted virtually at the ABLF City
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Executive Summary
In a world still navigating the aftershocks of COVID-19, global FDI flows have contracted sharply from over USD 2 trillion at peak levels to less than half that volume. H.E. Al Gergawi outlined the challenges and opportunities of this disrupted landscape, noting that recovery will hinge on restoring trust, embracing agility, and fostering collaboration between economies.
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