The UAE ranks first regionally and twelfth globally in terms of growth potential, according to the study issued by the American consulting company Frost & Sullivan. The study is based on the opportunities for future growth in various countries of the world, policies to facilitate trade and attracting more foreign direct investments. The total amount of foreign investment in 2021 has been increased to $20.7 billion (Dh76 billion ) compared to $19.884 (DH73.04 billion ) in 2020. The UAE also ranks first in foreign direct investment inflows in MENA region. It ranks 19th globally in FDI inflow.