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Organizing the event at Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre for the first time enabled us to scale its
impact, with record participation from exhibitors and investors and a significant uplift in signed
industrial commitments. We proudly support the UAE’s industrial ambitions by providing an

environment that empowers businesses, accelerates innovation, and contributes to national economic
growth.”

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 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 & Sustainable Materials; Hydrogen & Clean Energy; Electric
Equipment & Electronics; Machinery & Equipment; Construction & Materials; and Aerospace,
Automotive & Defense industries.

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