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Other sectors are also being increasingly highlighted to advance the nation's decarbonization objectives following the 28th Conference of the Celebrations (COP28). Low-carbon technologies, such as solar PV production, are being actively pursued. 5 By targeting these sectors, the UAE aims to build a more varied and sustainable economy, reducing dependence on imported items while also creating tasks for both nationals and residents.

As one of the world's leading 20 economies, the UAE has actually protected a leading position in foreign direct financial investment (FDI) inflows within the region. The World Investment Report 2024 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Advancement reported that FDI streams into the UAE reached approximately US$ 30.69 billion in 2023, up from US$ 22.74 billion in 2022, putting the UAE 2nd globally in FDI inflows.
In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) welcomed 665 new companies, marking its finest first quarter in over twenty years, with substantial registrations from China, India, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's total variety of companies surpassed 24,000.8 Likewise, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports almost 800 production companies with tailored infrastructure, excellent logistics, and over 100 tailored jobs.
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Its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, offers seamless connection to global markets, which enables efficient distribution of items to a wide variety of clients and end-users. Even more, the UAE's strong logistics and facilities, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing number of free trade contracts with structured, 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.
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