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5/21/25, 3:54 PM Make it in the Emirates 2025 highlights Emirati talent, national industrial growth
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.

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Empowering women through heritage skills

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. Organizations 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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