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products by offering competitive prices from local manufacturers.

The first edition of the market launched on Monday at the Umm Al Quwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
offering a range of Ramadan products.

This platform supports local manufacturers and consumers and will run for the first two weeks of Ramadan.

The Make it in the Emirates Ramadan Market aims to enhance the competitiveness and consumer confidence in UAE-
made products, by directly promoting them and encouraging local consumption.

The initiative also aims to grow the F&B sector, enhancing its contribution to the national economy.

Support Local Industries

Undersecretary of MoIAT, His Excellency Omar Al Suwaidi, said, “The launch of the Make it in the Emirates Ramadan

Market reflects the ministry’s commitment to supporting local industries and enhancing their consumer reach.”

He added, “Through this initiative, we provide an interactive platform enabling local manufacturers to engage directly

with the public, enhancing consumer confidence in UAE-manufactured products and contributing to sustainable
industrial growth. This market exemplifies MoIAT’s efforts during the Year of Community to promote local consumption

and competitively priced domestic products.”

Chairman of the UAQ Chamber of Commerce, His Excellency Khalfan Ahmed Mesfer, expressed his appreciation for

this important initiative, emphasising the crucial role of local industry in driving national economic growth, “Supporting
and promoting Emirati products through the Make it in the Emirates Ramadan Market is a significant step toward

fostering a diversified and sustainable economy rooted in innovation and excellence.”

He added, “This market serves as a vital platform for strengthening local industries and enhancing the visibility of our

national products. We are dedicated to raising consumer awareness about the high quality of locally made goods.
Additionally, this initiative provides entrepreneurs and manufacturers with valuable opportunities to engage directly
with the community, reinforcing long-term economic and social sustainability.”

Secretary-General of the Emirates Council for Balanced Development, Mohammed Khalifa Bakhit Al Kaabi, said, “Our
involvement in the Make it in the Emirates Ramadan Market demonstrates our dedication to empowering local

communities and fostering sustainable economic growth by supporting manufacturers and entrepreneurs. We strive to
create investment and development opportunities that enhance community stability, aligned with our vision of balanced

development and improved quality of life in the country.”

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