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Other sectors are also being progressively stressed to advance the nation's decarbonization goals following the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28). Low-carbon technologies, such as solar PV manufacturing, are being actively pursued. 5 By targeting these sectors, the UAE intends to build a more varied and sustainable economy, reducing dependence on imported items while also producing tasks for both nationals and residents.

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As one of the world's leading 20 economies, the UAE has actually protected a leading position in foreign direct 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 roughly US$ 30.69 billion in 2023, up from US$ 22.74 billion in 2022, putting the UAE 2nd internationally 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 significant registrations from China, India, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's overall variety of business surpassed 24,000.8 Likewise, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports nearly 800 production companies with tailored infrastructure, excellent logistics, and over 100 customized tasks.

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Its strategic place at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, provides seamless connectivity to international markets, which allows efficient distribution of products to a large range of customers and end-users. Even more, the UAE's strong logistics and facilities, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing variety of open market arrangements with structured, duty-free access to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets, make it an attractive place for establishing manufacturing bases.