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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
sustainable growth and effective expansion; offering competitive financing solutions exceeding AED 40
billion over five years from national banks, including Emirates Development Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank,
Mashreq Bank, Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Wio Bank.
The event also offers over 1,200 job opportunities for Emiratis through the Industrialist Career Fair, in

collaboration with the Nafis program and several national companies. Furthermore, a special pavilion
has been dedicated to Emirati crafts and heritage industries to support our industrial heritage and
national culture in line with the “Year of Community”, featuring 216 artisans. In addition, several major

announcements are set to be made in the coming days.

“The UAE offers world-class infrastructure, a strategic location connecting East and West, flexible
legislation, advanced cybersecurity, competitive energy costs, a high quality of life, skilled global talent,
specialized industrial cities and top-ranked ports, airports, and logistics networks that enable our
products and exports to reach more than three billion people. Most importantly, the UAE is known for its
solid reputation for trust and credibility. We must harness these advantages and expand globally.

“We invite local and international investors to capitalize on UAE’s status as a preferred investment
destination as well as the opportunities at Make it in the Emirates to form long-term, high-value
partnerships. We also call on public and private sector entities to support local industry through the
National ICV Program – boosting competitiveness, improving productivity, and ensuring supply chain

resilience.

“In line with our leadership’s directives to empower future generations, we encourage our youth to join
the industrial sector through employment or entrepreneurship. The UAE offers everything you need to
succeed and pioneer the industries of tomorrow. Every factory we build and every machine we operate is
a new hope and a step forward in our nation’s journey, ensuring that the Made in the Emirates mark

continues to stand as a symbol of quality, excellence and a shared source of national pride.

“We extend our deepest thanks to the partners, sponsors, investors, manufacturers, and teams
contributing to the success of Make it in the Emirates,” HH Dr. Al Jaber concluded.

High-Level Attendance

The opening ceremony was attended by H.E. Abdulla Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce in
Bahrain, H.E Samheng Bora, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce of the Royal Government of

Cambodia, H.E. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, H.E Dr. Ahmad
Belhoul Al Falasi, UAE Minister of Sports, H.E. Sheikh Salem Al Qassimi, UAE Minister of Culture, H.E
Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment [Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
of ADQ], H.E Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Al Shamsi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment
and a member of the Cabinet, H.E Sana bint Mohammed Suhail, Minister of Family, H.E. Dr. Thani Al

Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for
Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy & Remote Work Applications, H.E Maryam bint Ahmed Al
Hammadi, Minister of State and Secretary General of the Council of Ministers, H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot

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