Key Benefits of Strategic Growth for the GCC

Other sectors are likewise being significantly highlighted to advance the country's decarbonization objectives following the 28th Conference of the Celebrations (COP28). Low-carbon innovations, 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, lowering reliance on imported goods while likewise creating jobs for both nationals and locals.

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As one of the world's leading 20 economies, the UAE has 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 Development reported that FDI flows into the UAE reached around 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 new companies, 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 total number of companies surpassed 24,000.8 Likewise, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports nearly 800 production firms with customized facilities, excellent logistics, and over 100 tailored tasks.

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Its tactical location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, offers seamless connectivity to worldwide markets, which allows efficient distribution of items to a vast array of consumers and end-users. Further, the UAE's strong logistics and infrastructure, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing variety of open market agreements with streamlined, duty-free access to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets, make it an attractive place for developing production bases.