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reaching AED 168 billion — up from AED143 billion in the previous edition. The program now covers
4,800 locally manufacturable products. This year, new procurement agreements
worth AED 1.3 billion were signed.

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.

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