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5/26/25, 3:23 PM Fourth Edition of Make it in the Emirates opens in Abu Dhabi in presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamid bin Zayed
investors, industrialists, experts, innovators, and financial institutions. More than 700 companies are
showcasing their innovative products at Make it in the Emirates 2025.

The fourth edition of Make it in the Emirates spans 68,000 square meters of exhibition space and
anticipating over 30,000 visitors.

The event plays a pivotal role in empowering the industrial sector, accelerating technological

transformation, and reinforcing the UAE’s position as a global hub for industry and investment. It also
contributes to the UAE’s comprehensive economic development in line with the goals of National
Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology.

Make it in the Emirates serves as a platform to facilitate knowledge and expertise exchange, foster

partnerships, enhance self-sufficiency, localize supply chains, and strengthen industrial resilience. It
empowers Emirati talent in the industrial sector by introducing them to key opportunities in industry and
advanced technology, while also supporting startups and driving the growth and competitiveness of the
UAE industries, particularly through advanced technology, Industry 4.0 solutions, and AI applications.

Solid Industrial Base

In his opening address at the event, His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and

Advanced Technology, said: “Today, we meet amidst rapid economic and geopolitical transformations,
which have brought forth unprecedented opportunities across various sectors and fields. Thanks to the
forward-looking vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE —
may God protect him — and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President,

Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai — may God protect him — and under the guidance of His
Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has laid firm foundations for a robust industrial
sector that contributes to economic diversification. This nation has proven its resilience and ability to
adapt to change.”

HE Dr. Sultan added: “Industry plays a vital role in creating added economic value, improving

productivity, generating employment opportunities, building advanced and resilient infrastructure,
developing an export-oriented production base, and boosting the GDP. Countries with a strong industrial
foundation enjoy sustainable economic growth, ensure a prosperous and bright future, and contribute
meaningfully to the advancement of societies. Investing in manufacturing is investing in an advanced

economy. Every investment in this sector creates a multiplier effect by stimulating the growth of related
sectors.

“Amid the shift toward advanced industries that rely heavily on cutting-edge technologies in production
processes such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced materials, the world is now witnessing
the dawn of a new industrial era — one led by ideas, accelerated by technology, and shaped by agility

and adaptability to evolving changes. Guided by the vision of our leadership, innovation, determination,
and perseverance form the foundation of our progress, while flexibility, agility and productivity define our

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