استثمارات الشركات الأجنبية الوافدة: اللوائح القانونية والآثار السياسية في تحقيق التنمية الاقتصادية في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة: INVESTMENTS OF FOREIGN COMPANIES: LEGAL REGULATIONS AND POLITICAL IMPACTS IN ACHIEVING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Rashed Naser Mussabah Khamees Al-Kalbani; Nisar Mohammad Ahmad; Mohamad Zaharuddin Zakaria

doi:10.33102/mjsl.vol11no2.400

Authors

Rashed Naser Mussabah Khamees Al-Kalbani Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation, Abu Dhabi Headquarters, Mubadala Tower, Sultan Bin Zayed The First St, Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Faculty of Syariah and Law, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Bandar Baharu Nilai, 71800, Nilai Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Nisar Mohammad Ahmad Faculty of Syariah and Law, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Bandar Baharu Nilai, 71800, Nilai Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6480-3943
Mohamad Zaharuddin Zakaria Faculty of Syariah and Law, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Bandar Baharu Nilai, 71800, Nilai Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8227-0693

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33102/mjsl.vol11no2.400

Keywords:

Foreign direct investment, expatriate companies, business climate, United Arab Emirates, الاستثمار الأجنبي المباشر, الشركات الوافدة, مناخ الأعمال, الإمارات العربية المتحدة, اللوائح القانونية, الآثار السياسية

Abstract

This study aimed to study the legal regulation and political impacts of foreign investments on the economic development of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It addresses key questions related to the extent of foreign investments in the UAE, legal regulations of foreign investment, the sectors that attract the most investment, and how these investments contribute to overall economic growth through political impacts to the country. In addition, the study examines the direct effects of foreign investments on job creation, technology transfer and skills development in the UAE. It also explores the policy frameworks and measures implemented by the UAE government to attract and encourage foreign investments, as well as the challenges and barriers that hinder its full potential. By conducting a descriptive applied study, this study aims to emphasize the importance of foreign investments and provide insights to policy makers and stakeholders. The study highlights the importance of these investments in achieving sustainable economic development in the UAE. Despite concerns about external financing and its possible negative impact on sovereignty, decision-makers in many countries have recognized the decisive role of foreign investments in their economies. The study concluded that the UAE has succeeded in attracting foreign investments through industrial centres, incentives, advanced infrastructure and a favorable business climate. The country's commitment to openness and free movement of capital contributed to its attractiveness as an investment destination. This study found that foreign direct financing is diverse, benefiting various sectors within the UAE economy and subject to specific legal regulations and political impacts for more economic achievement. While portfolio and other forms of investments are often tied to specific sectors, direct financing has a wider distribution. The results also indicate that the UAE aims to boost investor confidence and expand investments outside the financial sector in tolerant with legal regulations. The study emphasizes the need for measures that promote investments across various economic activities, including real estate. This commitment to openness and capital movement significantly enhances its appeal as an investment hub while abiding by legal frameworks, reinforcing the nation's stance on fostering economic growth through foreign investments.

ملخص البحث

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى دراسة التنظيمات القانونية والآثار السياسية للاستثمارات الأجنبية على التنمية الاقتصادية في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة .يتناول البحث أسئلة رئيسية تتعلق بمدى الاستثمارات الأجنبية في الإمارات والتنظيمات القانونية للاستثمارات الأجنبية، والقطاعات التي تجذب أكبر قدر من الاستثمارات، وكيفية مساهمة هذه الاستثمارات في النمو الاقتصادي العام من خلال الآثار السياسية على البلاد. بالإضافة إلى ذلك، تبحث الدراسة في الآثار المباشرة للاستثمارات الأجنبية على خلق فرص العمل ونقل التكنولوجيا وتطوير المهارات في الإمارات. كما تستكشف الدراسة الأطر السياسية والتدابير التي تنفذها حكومة الإمارات لجذب وتشجيع الاستثمارات الأجنبية، فضلاً عن التحديات والعوائق التي تعيق تحقيق الاستثمارات الكاملة. من خلال إجراء دراسة وصفية تطبيقية، تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى التأكيد على أهمية الاستثمارات الأجنبية وتقديم رؤى لصانعي السياسات وأصحاب المصلحة. تسلط الدراسة الضوء على أهمية هذه الاستثمارات في تحقيق التنمية الاقتصادية المستدامة في الإمارات. وعلى الرغم من المخاوف المتعلقة بالتمويل الخارجي وتأثيره المحتمل على السيادة، إلا أن صانعي القرار في العديد من البلدان يدركون الدور الحاسم للاستثمارات الأجنبية في اقتصاداتهم. وخلصت الدراسة إلى أن دولة الإمارات نجحت في جذب الاستثمارات الأجنبية من خلال المراكز الصناعية والحوافز والبنية التحتية المتقدمة ومناخ الأعمال الملائم. ساهم التزام البلاد بالانفتاح وحرية حركة رأس المال في جاذبيتها كوجهة استثمارية. وجدت الدراسة أن التمويل الأجنبي المباشر متنوع ويستفيد منه مختلف القطاعات داخل اقتصاد الإمارات ويخضع للتنظيمات القانونية والآثار السياسية لتحقيق المزيد من التنمية الاقتصادية. في حين أن الحافظة وغيرها من أشكال الاستثمارات غالباً ما ترتبط بقطاعات محددة، فإن التمويل المباشر لديه توزيع أوسع. كما تشير النتائج إلى أن دولة الإمارات تهدف إلى تعزيز ثقة المستثمرين وتوسيع الاستثمارات خارج القطاع المالي في انسجام مع التنظيمات القانونية. تؤكد الدراسة على الحاجة إلى تدابير تعزز الاستثمارات عبر الأنشطة الاقتصادية المختلفة، بما في ذلك العقارات. ويعكس النهج الاستباقي لدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة تصميمها على تنويع وتعزيز اقتصادها من خلال الاستثمارات الأجنبية.

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