A Strategic Guide to GCC Industrial Success for 2026

Other sectors are also being increasingly stressed to advance the country'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 develop a more varied and sustainable economy, minimizing dependence on imported items while also developing jobs for both nationals and citizens.

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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 area. The World Investment Report 2024 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Advancement reported that FDI streams into the UAE reached approximately US$ 30.69 billion in 2023, up from US$ 22.74 billion in 2022, putting the UAE second globally in FDI inflows.

In 2022, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) welcomed 665 new business, marking its finest very first quarter in over twenty years, with significant registrations from China, India, the UK, Germany, and France. 7 By 2023, the DMCC's total number of companies went beyond 24,000.8 Likewise, the Jebel Ali Free Zone supports nearly 800 production companies with customized facilities, exceptional logistics, and over 100 personalized jobs.

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Its tactical location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, offers seamless connectivity to global markets, which allows efficient distribution of items to a large range of customers and end-users. Further, the UAE's strong logistics and facilities, absence of trade sanctions, and a growing variety of open market arrangements with streamlined, duty-free access to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets, make it an appealing place for developing manufacturing bases.