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Other sectors are also being increasingly highlighted to advance the country's decarbonization goals 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 construct a more varied and sustainable economy, reducing dependence 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 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 approximately US$ 30.69 billion in 2023, up from US$ 22.74 billion in 2022, positioning the UAE second internationally in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) invited 665 new companies, 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 overall variety of companies surpassed 24,000.8 Likewise, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports almost 800 manufacturing firms with tailored facilities, outstanding logistics, and over 100 personalized tasks.

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Its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, provides smooth connectivity to worldwide markets, which allows efficient circulation of products to a large range of consumers and end-users. Further, 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 attractive location for establishing manufacturing bases.