Evaluating Corporate Strategy Frameworks across the GCC

Other sectors are likewise being increasingly emphasized 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, reducing dependence on imported products while also creating jobs for both nationals and residents.

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As one of the world's top 20 economies, the UAE has protected a leading position in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows within the area. 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 internationally in FDI inflows.

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

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Its tactical area at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, offers seamless connectivity to global markets, which enables effective distribution of items to a wide variety of customers and end-users. Further, the UAE's strong logistics and facilities, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing variety of totally 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 developing manufacturing bases.