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5/27/25, 8:30 AM 'Make it in the Emirates' concludes with new industrial projects valued over AED11 billion
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
AED 7.8 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 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 &

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