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Other sectors are also being significantly stressed to advance the nation's decarbonization goals following the 28th Conference of the Celebrations (COP28). Low-carbon technologies, such as solar PV production, are being actively pursued. 5 By targeting these sectors, the UAE aims to construct a more diversified and sustainable economy, reducing reliance on imported products while also producing jobs for both nationals and homeowners.

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As one of the world's leading 20 economies, the UAE has secured a leading position in foreign direct financial investment (FDI) inflows within the region. The World Investment Report 2024 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development 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 2nd globally in FDI inflows.

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

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Its tactical area at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, offers seamless connectivity to international markets, which allows effective circulation of products to a vast array of consumers and end-users. Even more, the UAE's strong logistics and infrastructure, lack of trade sanctions, and a growing number 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 appealing place for developing manufacturing bases.