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On Day 2, MoIAT signed MoUs with entities including Emaar, Silal, Calidus, and Modon Holding to join the National ICV Program. This
brings the total number of participating companies and entities to 35.

Launched under the UAE’s Projects of the 50, the program channels procurement by government and major national companies into
the local economy, stimulating industrial and service sectors. By the end of 2024, cumulative local spending under the program reached
AED 347 billion.

On the sidelines of the event, the ministry launched the Global Startup Exchange Program, connecting UAE and international startups
to new markets, incubators, and investors. The first pilot, developed in collaboration with Japan, sets the stage for broader international

expansion — opening new pathways for growth-stage, technology-focused startups.

ADNOC reaffirmed its support for the platform through an ambitious five-year plan to channel up to AED 200 billion into the national
economy. This includes purchasing locally manufacturable products valued at up to AED 90 billion by 2030 — further strengthening the
UAE’s industrial base and reinforcing supply chain resilience.

The “Industrialists” Career Fair, jointly organized by MoIAT, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization, and the Nafis Program,
took place over three days. It aimed to expand private sector opportunities for Emiratis and highlight career paths within the industrial
sector.

More than 3,000 young Emiratis attended the fair, participating in over 10,000 on-the-spot interviews — including AI-assisted screening
— with more than 95 companies. These companies offered 1,200 job opportunities alongside extensive training and upskilling
programs.

MoIAT and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office also announced a strategic partnership to support the Industrialists Program, intending to
deepen Emirati participation in the industrial workforce.

Thanks to the National ICV Program, the industrial sector created over 22,000 jobs for UAE nationals by the end of 2024. The
Industrialists Career Fair alone helped place 2,500 Emiratis in private sector roles.

Young Emiratis actively participated throughout the fourth edition of Make it in the Emirates, presenting breakthrough ideas, SME
projects, and AI-powered technologies to support industrial transformation. Youth-led exhibitions highlighted the intersection of
entrepreneurship, national development, and smart manufacturing.

The event also saw the announcement of Made in the Arab World – UAE Edition, part of the seventh cycle of the Youth Solutions

initiative by the Arab Youth Center. The initiative promotes youth-led industrial startups, scalable innovation, and sustainable
development across the Arab region.

Throughout the platform, young entrepreneurs shared experiences and advice — inspiring the next generation of industrial leaders and
building momentum for the UAE’s startup ecosystem.

Success Partners
A wide range of partners supported this year’s edition:
-Investment Partners: IHC, Mubadala
-Sector Enabling Partner: Tawazun Council
-Enablement Partners: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Abu Dhabi Exports Office, Emirates Development Bank, KEZAD Group, NMDC
Group
-Sector Partners: EDGE, EMSTEEL, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), Silal, Agthia, Al Dahra
-Associate Sponsors: Arab Basalt Fiber Company, RAK Ceramics, Etihad Credit Insurance, e7 Group, Envision, NEOX
-Financing Sponsor: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)

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