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Other sectors are likewise being progressively stressed to advance the country's decarbonization objectives following the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28). Low-carbon innovations, such as solar PV manufacturing, are being actively pursued. 5 By targeting these sectors, the UAE intends to construct a more diversified and sustainable economy, lowering reliance on imported items while likewise producing tasks for both nationals and citizens.

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As one of the world's leading 20 economies, the UAE has protected 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 Advancement reported that FDI flows into the UAE reached roughly US$ 30.69 billion in 2023, up from US$ 22.74 billion in 2022, putting the UAE 2nd worldwide 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 considerable registrations from China, India, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's overall number of business surpassed 24,000.8 Likewise, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports nearly 800 production firms with tailored facilities, exceptional logistics, and over 100 personalized tasks.

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Its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, uses seamless connectivity to global markets, which enables efficient circulation of items to a wide variety of consumers and end-users. Further, the UAE's strong logistics and facilities, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing variety of open market agreements with streamlined, duty-free access to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets, make it an attractive area for establishing manufacturing bases.