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noted that ADNOC plans to redirect an additional AED200 billion by 2030, including AED90 billion earmarked for local
manufacturing.

He also spoke about the launch of the Make it with ADNOC app, which supports Make it in the Emirates. The new strategic
tool is designed to provide suppliers with immediate insight into the products ADNOC plans to purchase to maximise the

long-term local manufacturing opportunities ADNOC offers.
At the press conference, MoIAT also revealed the official agenda and slogan for this year’s edition, emphasising the UAE’s
commitment to industrial innovation and excellence. Spanning four days, Make it in the Emirates 2025 will explore key

topics including AI-driven manufacturing, smart industrial transformation and national content, advanced manufacturing and
industrial entrepreneurship, along with major announcements and offtake deals expected across each track.

The day one events will commence under the title “The UAE’s Vision – Shaping the Future of Manufacturing”, with a
welcome keynote address by Dr. Al Jaber followed by a ministerial panel titled “Redefining Industry, Trade and Investment”.
The day will also include a ministerial keynote by Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture, titled “The Art of

Progress”, and a ministerial leadership panel on “Integrating Transnational Supply Chains: International Industrial Alliances
& Partnerships”.

Winners of the third edition of the Make it in the Emirates Awards will be honoured, followed by a Trailblazers Talk session
sharing a notable success story. Other sessions include panels exploring “What it Takes to Take the ‘Made in the Emirates’
Brand Globally” and “The Future of Supply Chains: Strategic Investments and Regional Hubs”.

The second day of the event will feature a rich lineup of events under the theme “The Impact of National ICV – The UAE’s
Commitment to Upskilling Talent”. The day will open with an informal ministerial session on the role of localisation in

community engagement, aligning with the “Year of Community 2025”. It will be followed by the announcement of the ICV
Champions and the opening of the Industrialists Career Exhibition.
The Day 2 agenda will also feature a panel titled “Strengthening National Resilience – ICV Champions”, a Trailblazers Talk

and a series of sessions discussing topics including “Synergies in The UAE’s Industrial Landscape”, “Deep Tech & Space
Manufacturing: New Frontiers for the UAE’s Industrial Ecosystem”, and “Makers, Innovators and Game Changers – Women

Shaping the Future of Industry”. Activities will conclude with a panel discussion on “Family Business – Key Enablers of
Industrial Growth and Expansion”.
Under the theme “Smart Manufacturing – Industry 4.0 & AI”, the third day will feature a fireside chat on “Accelerating

Advanced Tech and R&D in The UAE’s Innovation Ecosystem”. Key highlights of Day 3 include leadership panels titled
“UAE’s Journey to Industry 5.0: AI, Robotics and Human Ingenuity” and sessions titled “The Creative Economy Through

Tech – A Catalyst for Manufacturing Growth” and “Powering the Digital Age: The Future of Energy-Efficient Data Centers”.
The day will conclude with a session titled “Bridging Borders for Innovation – Science Diplomacy Shaping the Future of
UAE’s Manufacturing Landscape”.

Under the theme “Driving Global Trade and Market Access”, the final day of Make it in the Emirates 2025 will conclude with
a ministerial fireside chat titled “Young Voices, Bold Futures: Strategies for Enabling Youth in Shaping the UAE’s Industrial
Scene”, offering insights into how the UAE integrates youth into its industrial strategies and inspires young talent to

contribute to the country’s future.
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,

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