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Other sectors are likewise being increasingly highlighted to advance the nation's decarbonization objectives 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 aims to build a more diversified and sustainable economy, decreasing dependence on imported goods while likewise creating jobs for both nationals and homeowners.

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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, placing the UAE second globally in FDI inflows.

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

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Its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, uses smooth connectivity 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, lack 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 appealing location for establishing production bases.