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Other sectors are also being increasingly stressed to advance the nation's decarbonization objectives 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 intends to construct a more diversified and sustainable economy, lowering reliance on imported goods 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 actually secured a leading position in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows within the area. The World Investment Report 2024 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Advancement reported that FDI flows into the UAE reached approximately US$ 30.69 billion in 2023, up from US$ 22.74 billion in 2022, placing the UAE 2nd internationally in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) invited 665 brand-new business, marking its finest first quarter in over 20 years, with substantial registrations from China, India, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's overall variety of business exceeded 24,000.8 Likewise, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports nearly 800 production firms with customized infrastructure, outstanding logistics, and over 100 tailored jobs.

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Its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, offers seamless connection to global markets, which allows effective circulation of products to a broad range of clients and end-users. Further, the UAE's strong logistics and infrastructure, 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 area for developing manufacturing bases.