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Other sectors are also being increasingly highlighted to advance the nation's decarbonization objectives following the 28th Conference of the Celebrations (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, decreasing dependence on imported products 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 secured 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 Development reported that FDI flows into the UAE reached around US$ 30.69 billion in 2023, up from US$ 22.74 billion in 2022, putting the UAE 2nd globally in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) invited 665 brand-new business, marking its best first quarter in over 20 years, with significant registrations from China, India, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's overall variety of companies went beyond 24,000.8 Likewise, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports nearly 800 production companies with tailored infrastructure, exceptional logistics, and over 100 customized projects.

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Its strategic area at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, uses seamless connectivity to international markets, which allows effective distribution of products to a large range 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 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.