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Other sectors are also being significantly emphasized to advance the nation's decarbonization objectives following the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28). Low-carbon technologies, such as solar PV production, are being actively pursued. 5 By targeting these sectors, the UAE intends to build a more diversified and sustainable economy, lowering reliance on imported products while likewise creating jobs for both nationals and homeowners.

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As one of the world's leading 20 economies, the UAE has protected a leading position in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows within the region. The World Financial 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 globally in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) welcomed 665 new business, marking its finest first quarter in over twenty years, with significant registrations from China, India, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's overall number of companies surpassed 24,000.8 Similarly, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports nearly 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 connection to worldwide markets, which allows effective circulation of items to a vast array of customers and end-users. Further, the UAE's strong logistics and facilities, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing variety of free trade agreements with structured, duty-free access to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets, make it an attractive area for developing production bases.