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Additionally, he outlined several key achievements relating to the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy (ADIS) in 2024,
including raising industrial output to Dh111.6 billion, and increasing the number of industrial establishments and skilled
professionals.

Al Kamali also discussed the role of the new economic community centres launched by ADIO, which serve as
integrated platforms combining talent and investment to help build a competitive, future-ready economy for the
emirate.

Special Edition
Dr. Al Hashmi commended the continued collaboration with MoIAT in organising Make it in the Emirates, which plays a
crucial role in advancing the industrial sector and strengthening its contribution to economic diversification.

Dr. Al Hashmi also highlighted the achievements of ADNOC’s ICV program since its inception, which has channeled
over Dh242 billion into the national economy, and offered over 17,000 job opportunities for Emiratis in the private
sector. He noted that ADNOC plans to redirect an additional Dh200 billion by 2030, including Dh90 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.

Official agenda
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, including the '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

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