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Other sectors are also being significantly stressed to advance the country's decarbonization goals following the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28). Low-carbon innovations, such as solar PV production, are being actively pursued. 5 By targeting these sectors, the UAE intends to build a more diversified and sustainable economy, lowering dependence on imported products while likewise developing jobs for both nationals and citizens.

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As one of the world's top 20 economies, the UAE has actually protected a leading position in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows within the area. The World Financial Investment Report 2024 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development reported that FDI flows into the UAE reached approximately US$ 30.69 billion in 2023, up from US$ 22.74 billion in 2022, positioning the UAE second worldwide in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) welcomed 665 brand-new companies, marking its finest very first quarter in over 20 years, with substantial registrations from China, India, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's total variety of business surpassed 24,000.8 Similarly, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports almost 800 production firms with tailored facilities, excellent logistics, and over 100 customized tasks.

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Its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, provides seamless connectivity to international markets, which enables efficient circulation of items to a large range of customers and end-users. Further, the UAE's strong logistics and infrastructure, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing variety of open market arrangements with streamlined, duty-free access to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets, make it an appealing place for establishing manufacturing bases.