Can Dubai Sustain Industrial Growth through 2026?

Other sectors are also being increasingly highlighted to advance the country's decarbonization goals following the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28). Low-carbon technologies, 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, minimizing dependence on imported items while likewise developing jobs for both nationals and locals.

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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 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 internationally in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) welcomed 665 brand-new business, marking its finest very first quarter in over 20 years, with significant registrations from China, India, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's overall variety of business exceeded 24,000.8 Similarly, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports almost 800 production companies with tailored facilities, exceptional logistics, and over 100 customized tasks.

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Its strategic place at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, provides seamless connectivity to global markets, which makes it possible for efficient circulation of products to a large range of consumers and end-users. Further, the UAE's strong logistics and facilities, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing number of totally free trade contracts with streamlined, duty-free access to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets, make it an attractive location for developing manufacturing bases.