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Dubai ’ s glowing infrastructure and zero-tax regime make it a superb business location . Despite its size , the manufacturing sector in Dubai is advancing . Keeping the city cool is soft drinks manufacturer Dubai Refreshment . Founded in 1959 as the first bottling company in the UAE , the company brought non-alcoholic beverages into the region , including Pepsi Cola . Ducab Group has six manufacturing facilities in the UAE and manufactures cable products and overhead conductors for many sectors , including energy , construction , defence , rail transport , marine , mining and automotive .

Megacity Beijing is home to 21m people . The China National Tobacco Corporation ( CNTC ) is the largest cigarette manufacturer in the world . CNTC manages various tobacco manufacturers , in addition to suppliers and farmers . While 50 % of Chinese men smoke , China ’ s youth instead favour e-cigarettes and vapes .

Military technology manufacturer Norinco is also based in the city and builds auto parts , engineering machinery and equipment , railway products and petrochemicals , while Xiaomi Corporation manufactures smartphones and smart hardware connected by an IoT platform .

36 October 2023