Mapping Regional Corporate Strategy in 2026

Other sectors are also being significantly highlighted to advance the nation's decarbonization goals following the 28th Conference of the Celebrations (COP28). Low-carbon innovations, such as solar PV manufacturing, are being actively pursued. 5 By targeting these sectors, the UAE intends to construct a more diversified and sustainable economy, reducing dependence on imported goods while likewise developing tasks for both nationals and locals.

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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 area. 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 second worldwide in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) invited 665 new companies, marking its best first quarter in over 20 years, with substantial 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 customized infrastructure, exceptional logistics, and over 100 customized projects.

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Its tactical location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, uses seamless connectivity to global markets, which makes it possible for effective distribution of items to a wide variety of customers and end-users. Further, the UAE's strong logistics and infrastructure, lack of trade sanctions, and a growing variety of free trade arrangements with streamlined, duty-free access to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets, make it an appealing area for developing manufacturing bases.