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Other sectors are also being progressively highlighted to advance the country's decarbonization goals following the 28th Conference of the Celebrations (COP28). Low-carbon innovations, such as solar PV manufacturing, are being actively pursued. 5 By targeting these sectors, the UAE intends to develop a more varied and sustainable economy, lowering reliance on imported products while also creating jobs 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 investment (FDI) inflows within the region. The World Investment Report 2024 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development reported that FDI streams into the UAE reached around US$ 30.69 billion in 2023, up from US$ 22.74 billion in 2022, placing the UAE second worldwide in FDI inflows.

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

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Its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, uses seamless connectivity to international markets, which makes it possible for effective circulation of items to a wide variety of customers and end-users. Even more, the UAE's strong logistics and infrastructure, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing number of complimentary trade 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 establishing manufacturing bases.