Will Dubai Sustain Industrial Growth through 2026?

Other sectors are also being significantly highlighted to advance the country's decarbonization goals 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 aims to develop a more varied and sustainable economy, reducing dependence on imported items while likewise creating tasks for both nationals and citizens.

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As one of the world's leading 20 economies, the UAE has protected 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 Development reported that FDI streams into the UAE reached roughly US$ 30.69 billion in 2023, up from US$ 22.74 billion in 2022, placing the UAE second internationally in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) welcomed 665 brand-new companies, marking its best very first quarter in over twenty years, with significant registrations from China, India, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's total variety of business surpassed 24,000.8 Similarly, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports almost 800 manufacturing firms with tailored facilities, excellent logistics, and over 100 personalized jobs.

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Its strategic area at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, uses seamless connection to worldwide markets, which enables efficient distribution of items to a broad range of customers and end-users. Even more, the UAE's strong logistics and infrastructure, lack of trade sanctions, and a growing variety of open market contracts 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 manufacturing bases.