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Other sectors are also being progressively 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 aims to build a more diversified and sustainable economy, reducing reliance on imported items while also producing jobs for both nationals and citizens.

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As one of the world's leading 20 economies, the UAE has protected a leading position in foreign direct financial investment (FDI) inflows within the area. The World Financial Investment Report 2024 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Advancement reported that FDI flows into the UAE reached around US$ 30.69 billion in 2023, up from US$ 22.74 billion in 2022, putting the UAE 2nd globally in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) invited 665 new business, marking its best first quarter in over 20 years, with considerable registrations from China, India, the UK, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's total variety of companies went beyond 24,000.8 Similarly, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports nearly 800 production companies with customized infrastructure, excellent logistics, and over 100 personalized jobs.

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Its tactical area at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, provides smooth connection to global markets, which enables effective circulation of items to a large range of consumers and end-users. Further, the UAE's strong logistics and infrastructure, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing variety of totally free trade arrangements with streamlined, duty-free access to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets, make it an appealing location for establishing manufacturing bases.