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Other sectors are likewise being increasingly emphasized to advance the country's decarbonization objectives following the 28th Conference of the Celebrations (COP28). Low-carbon technologies, such as solar PV manufacturing, are being actively pursued. 5 By targeting these sectors, the UAE aims to construct a more diversified and sustainable economy, lowering reliance on imported products while likewise producing jobs for both nationals and locals.

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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 area. The World Investment Report 2024 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development reported that FDI streams into the UAE reached around US$ 30.69 billion in 2023, up from US$ 22.74 billion in 2022, placing the UAE second worldwide in FDI inflows.

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

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Its strategic place at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, offers seamless connection to global markets, which allows efficient circulation of items to a wide variety of clients and end-users. Further, the UAE's strong logistics and facilities, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing variety of free trade agreements 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 production bases.