A investment institutions were created by the government to promote manage investments made by the UAE abroad: Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC) Mubadala Development Company (MDC) International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) Dubai World Dubai International Capital (DIC) The UAE is in the 17th position in term of the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI).
Lembaga-lembaga investasi dikembangkan oleh pemerintah untuk mempromosikan manajemen investasi yang dilakukan oleh UEA di luar negeri: Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC) Mubadala Development Company (MDC) International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) Dubai World Dubai International Capital (DIC) UEA menduduki posisi ke-24 dalam indeks Global Competitiveness Index (GCI).