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Other sectors are also being progressively stressed to advance the nation's decarbonization objectives 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 construct a more varied and sustainable economy, reducing reliance on imported items while also creating tasks for both nationals and locals.

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As one of the world's leading 20 economies, the UAE has secured a leading position in foreign direct financial investment (FDI) inflows within the area. The World Financial Investment Report 2024 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Advancement reported that FDI streams into the UAE reached around US$ 30.69 billion in 2023, up from US$ 22.74 billion in 2022, placing the UAE 2nd worldwide in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) welcomed 665 brand-new business, marking its finest very first quarter in over twenty years, with significant registrations from China, India, the UK, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's overall number of business exceeded 24,000.8 Similarly, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports nearly 800 manufacturing companies with customized infrastructure, excellent logistics, and over 100 personalized projects.

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Its tactical location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, offers smooth connectivity to international markets, which enables effective circulation of items to a broad variety of consumers and end-users. Even more, the UAE's strong logistics and infrastructure, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing number of open market agreements with structured, duty-free access to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets, make it an attractive area for establishing production bases.