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Other sectors are likewise being increasingly highlighted to advance the country's decarbonization goals following the 28th Conference of the Celebrations (COP28). Low-carbon technologies, such as solar PV manufacturing, are being actively pursued. 5 By targeting these sectors, the UAE aims to develop a more diversified and sustainable economy, decreasing dependence on imported items while likewise producing tasks for both nationals and homeowners.

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As one of the world's top 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, positioning the UAE second internationally in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) invited 665 new companies, marking its finest very first quarter in over 20 years, with substantial registrations from China, India, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's total variety of business surpassed 24,000.8 Similarly, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports almost 800 production companies with customized facilities, outstanding logistics, and over 100 personalized projects.

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Its tactical location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, offers smooth connection to global markets, which allows effective circulation of items to a vast array of customers and end-users. Further, the UAE's strong logistics and facilities, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing variety of free trade contracts with streamlined, duty-free access to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets, make it an appealing place for establishing manufacturing bases.