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Daddy’s in-house designed battery packs locally, ensuring faster market readiness, improved quality control, and alignment with sustainability
goals.
Make it in the Emirates also continued to serve as a hub for investment and industrial collaboration. A dedicated section of the exhibition
featured key economic enablers including IHC, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mubadala Investment
Company, Abu Dhabi Exports Office, and KEZAD Group. Their presence reflects a shared commitment to enabling manufacturers, supporting
new partnerships, and expanding access to capital, infrastructure, and resources across the UAE’s industrial sector.
The Handicrafts sector brought together artisans, cultural institutions, and heritage-driven businesses actively preserving and reimagining
traditional Emirati crafts. From Talli embroidery and Khous weaving to ceremonial daggers and eco-friendly camel leather goods, exhibitors
shared not only handmade products but also the stories, values, and techniques behind them. Organisations such as Al Ghadeer UAE Crafts
are empowering women with heritage skills and transforming them into sustainable livelihoods. Businesses like Khunair are reviving forgotten
crafts and cultivating demand for locally made ceremonial items. Dubai Culture and Arts Authority highlighted the importance of cultural
transmission, while Al Khaznah Leathers showcased the fusion of tradition and innovation through sustainable craftsmanship.
The day also marked the launch of the Industrialist Career Fair—a dedicated platform to connect Emirati talent with leading industrial
companies. The Vision Hall hosted high-level panel discussions featuring successful UAE entrepreneurs, who shared their journeys from local
startups to global businesses, alongside a fireside chat on Emiratisation and the Year of Community.
At Momentum Hall, sessions focused on emerging technologies and new frontiers within the UAE’s industrial ecosystem. A spotlight was
placed on the UAE’s contributions to space exploration, including domestically manufactured components supporting the Arab world’s first
interplanetary mission.

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