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5/27/25, 8:28 AM 'Make it in the Emirates' concludes with new industrial projects valued over Dh11 billion

As a core pillar of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, Make it in the
Emirates featured a dedicated theme for each of its four days, reflecting the platform’s strategic
expansion and depth. Day 1 under the theme “The UAE’s Vision – Shaping the Future of
Manufacturing” hosted 34 main and panel sessions featuring ministers and senior local and
international officials. Under the theme “National Value Creation and Emirati Talent”, Day 2
featured 26 sessions with National In-Country Value (ICV) Program pioneers and industrial leaders.
Day 3, under the theme “Smart Manufacturing – Industry 4.0 & AI”, included more than 35 sessions
led by technology leaders and innovators. Under the theme “Youth, Export, Growth, and Future
Industries”, Day 4 hosted 17 sessions with young leaders and trailblazers in emerging industries.
Strategic agreements
More than 187 agreements and MoUs were signed during the event. They focused on localizing
supply chains, transferring technological know-how, vocational training, and Emirati employment —
reinforcing the UAE’s commitment to achieving self-sufficiency in priority sectors. Additionally,
new offtake agreements worth Dh7.8 billion were signed during the event.

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 Dh11 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 Dh40 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.

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