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Other sectors are also being progressively stressed to advance the country's decarbonization objectives following the 28th Conference of the Celebrations (COP28). Low-carbon innovations, such as solar PV production, are being actively pursued. 5 By targeting these sectors, the UAE aims to build a more diversified and sustainable economy, decreasing reliance on imported products while also creating tasks for both nationals and residents.

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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 Financial Investment Report 2024 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development reported that FDI flows into the UAE reached approximately 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 brand-new business, marking its best first quarter in over 20 years, with considerable registrations from China, India, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's total number of business went beyond 24,000.8 Likewise, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports almost 800 production companies with customized infrastructure, excellent logistics, and over 100 personalized projects.

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Its tactical place at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, offers smooth connection to global markets, which allows effective circulation of items to a large range of clients and end-users. Further, the UAE's strong logistics and infrastructure, lack of trade sanctions, and a growing number of free trade contracts 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 manufacturing bases.