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Other sectors are also being increasingly stressed to advance the country's decarbonization objectives 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 intends to construct a more varied and sustainable economy, minimizing reliance on imported goods while also producing tasks for both nationals and locals.

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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 streams into the UAE reached approximately US$ 30.69 billion in 2023, up from US$ 22.74 billion in 2022, positioning the UAE second globally in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) welcomed 665 new business, marking its best very first quarter in over twenty years, with considerable registrations from China, India, the UK, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's overall number of business went beyond 24,000.8 Similarly, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports nearly 800 production companies with tailored facilities, exceptional logistics, and over 100 tailored projects.

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Its tactical location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, offers smooth connection to international markets, which enables efficient circulation of products to a large range of customers and end-users. Even more, the UAE's strong logistics and facilities, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing number 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 appealing area for developing production bases.