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Other sectors are likewise being progressively highlighted to advance the country's decarbonization goals following the 28th Conference of the Parties (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 varied and sustainable economy, minimizing dependence on imported items while also developing jobs for both nationals and locals.

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As one of the world's top 20 economies, the UAE has secured a leading position in foreign direct financial investment (FDI) inflows within the region. The World Investment Report 2024 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Advancement reported that FDI streams into the UAE reached around US$ 30.69 billion in 2023, up from US$ 22.74 billion in 2022, putting the UAE 2nd worldwide in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) invited 665 brand-new business, marking its best very 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 Similarly, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports nearly 800 production firms with tailored infrastructure, excellent logistics, and over 100 customized jobs.

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Its strategic place at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, provides seamless connection to worldwide markets, which allows effective circulation of items to a large variety of consumers and end-users. Even more, the UAE's strong logistics and facilities, lack of trade sanctions, and a growing number of open market agreements with structured, duty-free access to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets, make it an attractive place for establishing manufacturing bases.