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Other sectors are also being increasingly stressed to advance the country's decarbonization goals following the 28th Conference of the Parties (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, decreasing dependence on imported products while also producing tasks for both nationals and homeowners.

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As one of the world's top 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 Advancement reported that FDI flows into the UAE reached around US$ 30.69 billion in 2023, up from US$ 22.74 billion in 2022, positioning the UAE second globally in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) welcomed 665 brand-new companies, marking its best 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 overall number of business went beyond 24,000.8 Similarly, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports nearly 800 production firms with tailored infrastructure, outstanding logistics, and over 100 tailored tasks.

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Its tactical place at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, provides smooth connection to worldwide markets, which allows efficient distribution of products to a wide variety of customers and end-users. Even more, the UAE's strong logistics and facilities, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing variety of free trade arrangements with streamlined, duty-free access to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets, make it an appealing location for developing manufacturing bases.