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5/20/25, 1:10 PM Make it in the Emirates takes off with top decision-makers
The fourth edition of Make it in the Emirates spans 68,000 square meters of exhibition space and
anticipating over 30,000 visitors.

The event plays a pivotal role in empowering the industrial sector, accelerating technological
transformation, and reinforcing the UAE’s position as a global hub for industry and investment. It also
contributes to the UAE’s comprehensive economic development in line with the goals of National
Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology.

Make it in the Emirates serves as a platform to facilitate knowledge and expertise exchange, foster
partnerships, enhance self-sufficiency, localize supply chains, and strengthen industrial resilience. It
empowers Emirati talent in the industrial sector by introducing them to key opportunities in industry
and advanced technology, while also supporting startups and driving the growth and competitiveness
of the UAE industries, particularly through advanced technology, Industry 4.0 solutions, and AI
applications.

Solid Industrial Base In his opening address at the event, Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and
Advanced Technology, said: “Today, we meet amidst rapid economic and geopolitical transformations,
which have brought forth unprecedented opportunities across various sectors and fields. Thanks to
the forward-looking vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the
UAE — may God protect him — and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice
President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai — may God protect him — and under the
guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has laid firm foundations

for a robust industrial sector that contributes to economic diversification. This nation has proven its
resilience and ability to adapt to change.” Dr Sultan added: “Industry plays a vital role in creating
added economic value, improving productivity, generating employment opportunities, building
advanced and resilient infrastructure, developing an export-oriented production base, and boosting
the GDP. Countries with a strong industrial foundation enjoy sustainable economic growth, ensure a
prosperous and bright future, and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of societies. Investing
in manufacturing is investing in an advanced economy. Every investment in this sector creates a
multiplier effect by stimulating the growth of related sectors.

“Amid the shift toward advanced industries that rely heavily on cutting-edge technologies in
production processes such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced materials, the world is
now witnessing the dawn of a new industrial era — one led by ideas, accelerated by technology, and

shaped by agility and adaptability to evolving changes. Guided by the vision of our leadership,
innovation, determination, and perseverance form the foundation of our progress, while flexibility,
agility and productivity define our approach. We launched the National Strategy for Industry and
Advanced Technology to increase the sector’s contribution to GDP, support national products,
enhance supply chains, and accelerate the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, and
artificial intelligence.

“In the UAE, we don’t see AI as merely a tool or a new technology — we recognize it as a fully-
fledged economic sector. Globally, AI revenues are expected to exceed $1.5 trillion by 2040. As

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