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over AED 168 billion over the next ten years, an increase of AED
25 billion compared to last year, to localize over 4,800 products
within the country. The event will also witness the launch of the
Emirates Growth Fund under Emirates Development Bank as an
AED 1 billion investment platform. The fund aims to empower SME
projects in strategic sectors including manufacturing, healthcare,
food security, and advanced technology by providing long-term
capital and the strategic support necessary for sustainable growth
and effective expansion; offering competitive financing solutions
exceeding AED 40 billion over five years from national banks,
including Emirates Development Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank,
Mashreq Bank, Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Abu
Dhabi Islamic Bank and Wio Bank. The event also offers over
1,200 job opportunities for Emiratis through the Industrialist Career
Fair, in collaboration with the Nafis program and several national
companies. Furthermore, a special pavilion has been dedicated to
Emirati crafts and heritage industries to support our industrial
heritage and national culture in line with the “Year of Community”,
featuring 216 artisans. In addition, several major announcements
are set to be made in the coming days.

“The UAE offers world-class infrastructure, a strategic location
connecting East and West, flexible legislation, advanced
cybersecurity, competitive energy costs, a high quality of life,
skilled global talent, specialized industrial cities and top-ranked
ports, airports, and logistics networks that enable our products and
exports to reach more than three billion people. Most importantly,
the UAE is known for its solid reputation for trust and credibility.
We must harness these advantages and expand globally.

“We invite local and international investors to capitalize on UAE’s
status as a preferred investment destination as well as the
opportunities at Make it in the Emirates to form long-term, high-
value partnerships. We also call on public and private sector
entities to support local industry through the National ICV Program
– boosting competitiveness, improving productivity, and ensuring
supply chain resilience.

“In line with our leadership’s directives to empower future
generations, we encourage our youth to join the industrial sector
through employment or entrepreneurship. The UAE offers
everything you need to succeed and pioneer the industries of
tomorrow. Every factory we build and every machine we operate is
a new hope and a step forward in our nation’s journey, ensuring
that the Made in the Emirates mark continues to stand as a symbol
of quality, excellence and a shared source of national pride.

“We extend our deepest thanks to the partners, sponsors,
investors, manufacturers, and teams contributing to the success of
Make it in the Emirates,” HH Dr. Al Jaber concluded.

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