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Other sectors are also being increasingly highlighted to advance the country's decarbonization goals following the 28th Conference of the Celebrations (COP28). Low-carbon technologies, such as solar PV manufacturing, are being actively pursued. 5 By targeting these sectors, the UAE aims to build a more diversified and sustainable economy, lowering reliance on imported items while also creating jobs for both nationals and locals.

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

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) welcomed 665 new business, marking its finest first quarter in over 20 years, with significant registrations from China, India, the UK, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's total number of business surpassed 24,000.8 Similarly, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports almost 800 manufacturing companies with tailored facilities, excellent logistics, and over 100 personalized tasks.

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Its strategic place at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, provides seamless connectivity to worldwide markets, which allows effective circulation of items to a vast array of customers and end-users. Further, the UAE's strong logistics and infrastructure, lack of trade sanctions, and a growing number of totally free trade arrangements with structured, duty-free access to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets, make it an appealing area for developing production bases.