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Other sectors are also 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 production, are being actively pursued. 5 By targeting these sectors, the UAE intends to build a more diversified and sustainable economy, reducing reliance on imported goods while likewise creating tasks for both nationals and locals.
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 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 companies, marking its best very 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 business went beyond 24,000.8 Similarly, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports nearly 800 production firms with customized infrastructure, excellent logistics, and over 100 tailored jobs.
Its tactical location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, offers seamless connectivity to global markets, which allows effective distribution of products to a vast array of consumers and end-users. Even more, the UAE's strong logistics and facilities, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing variety of free trade arrangements with structured, duty-free access to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets, make it an attractive place for establishing production bases.
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