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Other sectors are also being increasingly stressed to advance the country's decarbonization objectives following the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28). Low-carbon technologies, such as solar PV manufacturing, are being actively pursued. 5 By targeting these sectors, the UAE intends to construct a more varied and sustainable economy, decreasing dependence on imported products while also developing tasks 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 region. The World 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, positioning the UAE second worldwide in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) welcomed 665 new companies, marking its best very first quarter in over twenty years, with significant registrations from China, India, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's overall number of companies exceeded 24,000.8 Likewise, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports nearly 800 production firms with customized infrastructure, exceptional logistics, and over 100 personalized jobs.

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Its strategic area at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, offers smooth connection to global markets, which makes it possible for effective distribution of products to a wide variety of clients and end-users. Further, the UAE's strong logistics and infrastructure, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing variety of open market arrangements with streamlined, duty-free access to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets, make it an attractive place for developing manufacturing bases.