• Funding in AED and USD
• Ability to lead arrange debt financing with a group of banks for large scale projects (debt requirements exceeding USD 100M)
• Linkage to the “Make It In The Emirates” program
• Connectivity to Department of Economic Development and Free Zones, such as KEZAD, ADIO, TECOM, Sharjah FDI
• Ability to facilitate introductions with licensing authorities
• Provide guidance on Golden Visa regulations 
• Support from the Business Lab:

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What are the eligibility criteria?

• Global companies planning to move or expanding to the UAE
• Minimum turnover equivalent to AED 100M or higher
• Global companies with a track record of 3 years or more

What are the requirements?

• Project Feasibility study (technical & financial)
• Project should fit in the 5 sectors
• Global parent group support until project stabilization

What are the financing options available?

• Term loans (AED or USD) – up to AED 300M on a bilateral basis, benchmarked to EIBOR or SOFR
• Trade Finance facilities to finance import of equipment
• Working capital facility
• Interest rate hedging 

What are some FDI examples supported by EDB?

• Financing capital expenditure for setting up greenfield manufacturing facility in UAE for an FMCG from India
• Capital expenditure and working capital facilities for an AgriTech company from Netherlands
• Equipment financing for a global shipping company expanding operations in the UAE
• Capital expenditure and working capital facilities for a specialized pipe manufacturing company from Spain