Mapping Regional Corporate Strategy for 2026

Other sectors are also being progressively stressed to advance the country's decarbonization objectives 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 develop a more diversified and sustainable economy, minimizing dependence on imported products while also developing jobs for both nationals and residents.

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As one of the world's leading 20 economies, the UAE has actually secured a leading position in foreign direct financial investment (FDI) inflows within the region. The World Financial Investment Report 2024 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development reported that FDI streams into the UAE reached approximately 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 new companies, marking its finest first quarter in over 20 years, with substantial registrations from China, India, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's total variety of companies surpassed 24,000.8 Likewise, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports almost 800 production companies with tailored facilities, excellent logistics, and over 100 customized jobs.

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Leveraging Market Research to Effectively Drive Strategic Growth

Its strategic area at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, uses smooth connection to global markets, which makes it possible for effective circulation of products to a broad variety of clients and end-users. Further, the UAE's strong logistics and facilities, lack of trade sanctions, and a growing number of complimentary trade arrangements with streamlined, 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.