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Other sectors are likewise being progressively stressed to advance the country's decarbonization goals following the 28th Conference of the Celebrations (COP28). Low-carbon innovations, such as solar PV manufacturing, are being actively pursued. 5 By targeting these sectors, the UAE aims to develop a more varied and sustainable economy, reducing dependence on imported products while also producing jobs for both nationals and citizens.

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As one of the world's top 20 economies, the UAE has 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 Development 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 second globally in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) invited 665 brand-new companies, marking its best very first quarter in over twenty years, with considerable registrations from China, India, the UK, 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 manufacturing companies with customized facilities, excellent logistics, and over 100 tailored tasks.

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Its tactical location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, offers seamless connection to global markets, which allows effective circulation of products to a wide variety of customers and end-users. Further, the UAE's strong logistics and facilities, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing number of open market 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 production bases.