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Other sectors are likewise being significantly stressed to advance the nation's decarbonization objectives following the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28). Low-carbon technologies, such as solar PV production, are being actively pursued. 5 By targeting these sectors, the UAE intends to develop a more varied and sustainable economy, lowering reliance on imported goods while also creating jobs for both nationals and citizens.

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

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) welcomed 665 new business, marking its best 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 companies surpassed 24,000.8 Similarly, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports nearly 800 manufacturing companies with customized facilities, excellent logistics, and over 100 tailored tasks.

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Its strategic place at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, uses seamless connectivity to international markets, which makes it possible for effective distribution of items to a wide variety of clients and end-users. Even more, the UAE's strong logistics and infrastructure, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing number of free trade contracts with structured, duty-free access to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets, make it an appealing location for establishing production bases.