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Other sectors are also 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 manufacturing, are being actively pursued. 5 By targeting these sectors, the UAE aims to build a more varied and sustainable economy, reducing dependence on imported items while also producing jobs for both nationals and citizens.

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As one of the world's top 20 economies, the UAE has protected a leading position in foreign direct financial 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, placing the UAE 2nd worldwide in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) welcomed 665 brand-new companies, marking its best first quarter in over twenty years, with considerable registrations from China, India, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's overall number of companies exceeded 24,000.8 Likewise, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports almost 800 manufacturing firms with customized infrastructure, exceptional logistics, and over 100 tailored jobs.

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Its strategic place at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, uses smooth connection to global markets, which enables effective distribution of items to a large range of consumers and end-users. Even more, 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 location for developing manufacturing bases.