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Other sectors are also being increasingly emphasized to advance the nation's decarbonization objectives following the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28). Low-carbon innovations, such as solar PV manufacturing, are being actively pursued. 5 By targeting these sectors, the UAE intends to build a more diversified and sustainable economy, lowering reliance on imported products while likewise developing 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 region. The World Financial Investment Report 2024 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Advancement 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 worldwide in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) invited 665 new companies, marking its finest first quarter in over twenty years, with significant registrations from China, India, the UK, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's overall variety of business went beyond 24,000.8 Similarly, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports nearly 800 production firms with tailored infrastructure, outstanding logistics, and over 100 tailored tasks.

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Its tactical area at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, uses seamless connection to worldwide markets, which allows effective circulation of items to a large range of customers and end-users. Even more, the UAE's strong logistics and infrastructure, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing variety of complimentary trade 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.