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Other sectors are also being increasingly highlighted 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 build a more diversified and sustainable economy, minimizing reliance on imported goods while also creating jobs for both nationals and residents.

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As one of the world's leading 20 economies, the UAE has actually protected 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 Development reported that FDI flows into the UAE reached roughly US$ 30.69 billion in 2023, up from US$ 22.74 billion in 2022, putting the UAE second internationally in FDI inflows.

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

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Its tactical area at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, offers smooth connection to international markets, which enables efficient circulation of items to a vast array of consumers and end-users. Further, the UAE's strong logistics and facilities, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing number of totally free trade agreements with streamlined, duty-free access to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets, make it an appealing location for developing production bases.