The latest Global Investment Trends Monitoring Report released by the United Nations Trade and Development Organization (UNCTAD) showed that global foreign investment rose in 2024, by 11 percent to an estimated $1.4 trillion. It fell by 8 percent when excluding flows through European channel economies, which often act as a transfer point for investments before they reach their final destination, reflecting a world grappling with changing economic dynamics and ongoing uncertainty.
According to the report, announcements of new projects overall fell by 8 percent in number and 7 percent in value in 2024. However, with a total project capital expenditure of $1.3 trillion, the value of announced projects remains the second highest ever recorded, supported by a large number of mega projects.
Source (Al-Khaleej Emirati Newspaper, Edited)
