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Other sectors are also being progressively highlighted to advance the country's decarbonization objectives following the 28th Conference of the Celebrations (COP28). Low-carbon innovations, such as solar PV production, are being actively pursued. 5 By targeting these sectors, the UAE aims to build a more varied and sustainable economy, decreasing reliance on imported products while likewise creating tasks for both nationals and citizens.

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As one of the world's leading 20 economies, the UAE has actually protected 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 flows into the UAE reached approximately US$ 30.69 billion in 2023, up from US$ 22.74 billion in 2022, putting the UAE second internationally in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) invited 665 new business, marking its best first quarter in over twenty years, with considerable registrations from China, India, the UK, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's overall number of companies surpassed 24,000.8 Similarly, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports nearly 800 production companies with tailored facilities, excellent logistics, and over 100 tailored jobs.

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Its strategic area at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, uses smooth connectivity to global markets, which enables effective distribution of products to a wide variety of clients and end-users. Further, the UAE's strong logistics and facilities, lack of trade sanctions, and a growing variety of complimentary trade agreements with structured, duty-free access to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets, make it an appealing area for developing manufacturing bases.