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5/9/25, 1:15 PM Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology unveils agenda, features for the Fourth Edition of Make it in the Emirates
space, defense, and energy. In addition, investors will be introduced to offtake opportunities, while the launch of the Global Exchange Program will
open doors for startups to explore the Japanese market during Expo 2025 Osaka.

Event Reflects UAE’s Industrial Standing

HE Al Dhaheri also highlighted that fourth edition of Make it in the Emirates is set for significant expansion. The event space will increase to 68,000
square meters, five times larger compared to the previous edition. The total number of exhibitors will surpass 700, 15 times more compared to 2024.

HE Al Dhaheri added that the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Group aims to attract more than 30,000 visitors, marking a five-fold growth
compared to the previous edition. He emphasized the company's commitment to developing events to support national industries by highlighting
investment opportunities, creating partnerships and collaborations, encouraging innovation, and supporting SMEs. This will contribute to enhancing
the competitiveness of local products and their ability to reach new markets, both regionally and internationally.

Event Supports National Heritage

For his part, HE Al Nakh emphasized that Make it in the Emirates reflects the leadership’s commitment to reinforcing national identity and fostering a
sustainable economy rooted in creativity and cultural heritage. He noted that the fourth edition coincides with the Year of Community, which highlights
the citizen as the cornerstone of national development, while recognizing craftsmen, artists, and creatives as guardians of heritage and ambassadors
of Emirati identity.

HE Al Nakhi highlighted the Artisans Handicrafts pavilion, organized by the Ministry of Culture as one of this edition’s dedicated areas. The pavilion will
feature live demonstrations of 40 traditional crafts across 10 main zones, along with a rich program of artistic performances and workshops held in
collaboration with local partners.

HE Al Nakhi also noted that supporting handicrafts strengthens generational ties to heritage and highlights the UAE’s creative identity as a nation with
a vibrant, ever-evolving legacy. He emphasized that the Ministry of Culture’s initiatives, particularly the support for Emirati handicrafts, heritage
industries, and the empowerment of artisans, are part of a national strategy that places society at the heart of development and the creative economy.

Diversified and Sustainable Economy

Al Kamali emphasized that Make it in the Emirates represents a strategic milestone in the UAE’s industrial journey and reflects the nation’s ambition to
build a diverse, sustainable, and knowledge-based economy.

Al Kamali also highlighted the successes achieved by Abu Dhabi in developing an advanced industrial ecosystem centered on innovation, which has
strengthened its position in global supply chains and raised international investor confidence. Al Kamali noted that ADIO continues to support these
efforts by providing a comprehensive range of services. Additionally, he outlined several key achievements relating to the Abu Dhabi Industrial
Strategy (ADIS) in 2024, including raising industrial output to AED111.6 billion and increasing the number of industrial establishments and skilled
professionals.

Al Kamali also discussed the role of the new economic community centers 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 organizing 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 AED 242 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
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 maximize the long-term local manufacturing opportunities ADNOC
offers.

Divers Agenda

At the press conference, MoIAT also revealed the official agenda and slogan for this year’s edition, emphasizing 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.

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