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5/27/25, 8:27 AM 'Make it in the Emirates' concludes with new industrial projects valued over AED11 billion | Emirates News Agency
MoIAT alone signed 24 MoUs and cooperation agreements with government entities and private sector

entities. These agreements reflect a shared commitment to enhancing regulatory cooperation and creating

a competitive industrial environment, especially with leading global manufacturers operating in the UAE.
Strategic Projects

Over its four editions, Make it in the Emirates has firmly established the UAE as a global hub for industrial

innovation and excellence. The event highlighted investment opportunities enabled by the UAE’s
competitive advantages and incentives, which continue to attract capital across priority sectors.

This year’s edition announced new industrial projects valued at AED 11 billion.

More than 720 local and international industrial, technological, financial, and service institutions participated

in the exhibition, showcasing the latest solutions to support industrial growth and enhance the sector’s GDP

contribution. Exhibitors also presented breakthrough technologies aimed at advancing industrial and
technological capabilities.

The exhibition spanned 12 strategic industrial sectors: Food, Beverage & Agritech; Pharmaceuticals &

Medical Tech; Ship & Maritime Manufacturing; Metals & Fabrication; Handicrafts; Advanced Manufacturing
& AI; Chemicals, Plastics & Sustainable Materials; Hydrogen & Clean Energy; Electric Equipment &

Electronics; Machinery & Equipment; Construction & Materials; and Aerospace, Automotive & Defense

industries.

Impactful Financing Solutions
During the fourth edition of Make it in the Emirates, the MoIAT signed a landmark agreement with national

banks to provide over AED 40 billion in competitive financing over five years. This initiative will support

small, medium, and emerging enterprises and innovative projects that strengthen the industrial sector and

enhance the competitiveness of locally manufactured products.
Additionally, Emirates Development Bank launched the Emirates Growth Fund — an AED 1 billion

investment platform supporting SMEs in strategic sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, food security,

and advanced technology.
On opening day, MoIAT recognized the winners of the third Make it in the Emirates Awards. This year’s

nine award categories spanned five pillars: Factory of the Future, In-Country Value, Industry Enablers and

Strategic Partners, Leadership and Talent, and UAE Traditional Crafts for Individual and Companies. For

the first time, an Emirati Handicrafts Award was introduced to honor individuals and companies in this

sector.
The ministry also marked National ICV Day by celebrating the contributions of companies and individuals

supporting the National In-Country Value Program, recognizing their role in driving local competitiveness,

productivity, and supply chain sustainability.

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