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Other sectors are also being increasingly emphasized 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 develop a more diversified and sustainable economy, minimizing reliance on imported goods 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 actually 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 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) welcomed 665 new companies, marking its best very first quarter in over 20 years, with considerable registrations from China, India, the UK, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's overall variety of companies exceeded 24,000.8 Similarly, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports nearly 800 manufacturing firms with customized facilities, outstanding logistics, and over 100 tailored tasks.

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Its strategic area at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, uses seamless 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, lack of trade sanctions, and a growing number of open market contracts 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 production bases.