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Other sectors are likewise being increasingly highlighted to advance the nation'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 intends to build a more diversified and sustainable economy, reducing dependence on imported items while also developing tasks for both nationals and locals.

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

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) welcomed 665 new business, marking its finest very first quarter in over 20 years, with substantial registrations from China, India, the UK, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's total variety of business went beyond 24,000.8 Similarly, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports nearly 800 manufacturing companies with tailored infrastructure, exceptional logistics, and over 100 customized tasks.

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Its tactical place at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, uses smooth connection to international markets, which allows efficient circulation of items to a vast array of clients and end-users. Further, the UAE's strong logistics and infrastructure, lack of trade sanctions, and a growing variety 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 place for establishing manufacturing bases.