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Other sectors are also being increasingly highlighted 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 intends to construct a more varied and sustainable economy, minimizing dependence on imported products while also developing tasks for both nationals and citizens.

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As one of the world's top 20 economies, the UAE has actually protected 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 around US$ 30.69 billion in 2023, up from US$ 22.74 billion in 2022, positioning the UAE second internationally in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) welcomed 665 brand-new companies, marking its best very first quarter in over 20 years, with substantial registrations from China, India, the UK, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's overall number of business exceeded 24,000.8 Similarly, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports nearly 800 production companies with customized facilities, excellent logistics, and over 100 personalized tasks.

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Its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, provides smooth connectivity to global markets, which enables effective distribution of items to a vast array of consumers and end-users. Further, the UAE's strong logistics and infrastructure, lack of trade sanctions, and a growing variety of totally 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 location for establishing manufacturing bases.