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Other sectors are also being increasingly emphasized to advance the country's decarbonization goals following the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28). Low-carbon innovations, such as solar PV manufacturing, are being actively pursued. 5 By targeting these sectors, the UAE intends to build a more varied and sustainable economy, minimizing dependence 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 secured a leading position in foreign direct financial investment (FDI) inflows within the area. 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 2nd internationally in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) invited 665 brand-new companies, marking its best first quarter in over twenty years, with substantial registrations from China, India, the UK, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's overall number of companies exceeded 24,000.8 Similarly, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports nearly 800 production companies with customized infrastructure, outstanding logistics, and over 100 personalized projects.

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Its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, provides smooth connection to global markets, which allows effective circulation of items to a vast array of clients and end-users. Even more, the UAE's strong logistics and facilities, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing variety of complimentary trade agreements with structured, duty-free access to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets, make it an attractive place for establishing manufacturing bases.