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5/27/25, 8:30 AM 'Make it in the Emirates' concludes with new industrial projects valued over AED11 billion
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.
Winners of the third Make it in the Emirates Startup Pitch Competition were also
honored. The competition received more than 200 applications from over 30
countries, with 43% submitted by international startups - a testament to the growing
interest both locally and globally.
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