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Other sectors are also being progressively 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 aims to build a more diversified and sustainable economy, minimizing reliance on imported goods while likewise developing jobs for both nationals and homeowners.

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As one of the world's leading 20 economies, the UAE has actually secured a leading position in foreign direct 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, placing the UAE second globally in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) welcomed 665 brand-new companies, marking its finest 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 variety 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 customized jobs.

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Its strategic area at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, provides smooth connection to worldwide markets, which makes it possible for efficient distribution of products to a broad variety of customers and end-users. Even more, the UAE's strong logistics and facilities, lack of trade sanctions, and a growing number of free trade agreements with streamlined, duty-free access to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets, make it an attractive area for developing manufacturing bases.