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Other sectors are likewise being increasingly emphasized to advance the nation's decarbonization objectives 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, minimizing reliance on imported items while likewise developing jobs 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 region. The World Financial Investment Report 2024 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Advancement reported that FDI flows into the UAE reached approximately US$ 30.69 billion in 2023, up from US$ 22.74 billion in 2022, placing the UAE 2nd internationally in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) welcomed 665 new business, marking its best first quarter in over twenty years, with considerable registrations from China, India, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's total variety of business went beyond 24,000.8 Likewise, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports almost 800 production firms with tailored facilities, outstanding logistics, and over 100 personalized jobs.

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Its tactical location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, provides seamless connectivity to global markets, which allows efficient circulation of items to a large range of consumers and end-users. Even more, the UAE's strong logistics and infrastructure, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing variety of free trade agreements 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.