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5/9/25, 1:10 PM Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology announces agenda of Make it in the Emirates 2025 under the theme Advanced Indust…
This year’s event will feature the third edition of the Make it in the Emirates Awards, presented
across nine categories under five strategic pillars: Factory of the Future, Excellence in National
ICV, Industrial Enablers and Strategic Partners, Leadership and Talent, and UAE Traditional Crafts
for Individual and Companies.
The UAE Traditional Crafts category is introduced for the first time, aiming to support creative
industries and preserve Emirati heritage by empowering artisans through incentives, showcasing
their creations, and providing platforms to market their products.
The second day will see the unveiling of the ICV Champions, a newly introduced initiative
debuting this year. It will recognise and honour companies excelling in the National ICV
Program across eight categories, in appreciation of their exceptional contributions to advancing
industrial development in the UAE.
The fourth edition will feature a Startup Pitch Competition focused artificial intelligence. The
competition aims to attract and support emerging industrial innovations, integrating them into
the national industrial ecosystem.
The press conference also provided an overview of the investment opportunities and incentives
presented by Make it in the Emirates. Manufacturers and investors will be able to benefit from a
wide range of investment enablers including a business-friendly environment, technological
transformation, competitive financing, industrial sustainability, business growth support,
production and export promotion, and more.
The fourth edition is set to be the largest yet, and will feature an expanded range of products
offered for local manufacturing, along with an increase in procurement agreements to support
industrial diversification and sustainability in the country.
Startups will receive special attention within the event’s agenda, with dedicated platforms to
showcase their products and pitch innovative ideas to a select group of investors, decision-
makers, and enablers.
At the end of the press conference, MoIAT invited manufacturers, investors, and entrepreneurs
to actively take part in Make it in the Emirates 2025, bringing together key decision-makers,
innovators, and manufacturers. It is the largest industrial event in the country and the region to
date in terms of participation, scale, ambition, and impact.
Make it in the Emirates aims to amplify the economic and social impact of the National Strategy
for Industry and Advanced Technology. It focuses on localiing supply chains, fostering industrial
growth through strategic partnerships, enablers, and investment opportunities. It also highlights
the role of AI in shaping the future of industry, offering competitive financing and technological
transformation solutions to strengthen partnerships, promote innovative products, facilitate
knowledge exchange, unlock new avenues of innovation, and empower startups.

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