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Other sectors are also being significantly 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 aims to develop a more diversified and sustainable economy, minimizing dependence on imported products while also producing tasks for both nationals and residents.

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As one of the world's leading 20 economies, the UAE has actually protected 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 streams into the UAE reached approximately 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 brand-new business, marking its finest very first quarter in over 20 years, with substantial registrations from China, India, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's total variety of business went beyond 24,000.8 Likewise, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports nearly 800 production companies with customized facilities, excellent logistics, and over 100 personalized jobs.

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Its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, offers seamless connectivity to global markets, which makes it possible for effective circulation of products to a large range of clients and end-users. Even more, the UAE's strong logistics and infrastructure, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing number of open market contracts with structured, duty-free access to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets, make it an attractive place for developing manufacturing bases.