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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
The day one events will commence under the title “The UAE’s Vision – Shaping the Future of Manufacturing”, with a welcome keynote address by HE
Dr. Al Jaber followed by a ministerial panel titled “Redefining Industry, Trade and Investment”. The day will also include a ministerial keynote by His
Excellency 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 honored, 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 localization 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.

New Awards and Initiatives

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 recognize and honor companies
excelling in the National ICV Program across eight categories, in appreciation of their exceptional contributions to advancing industrial development in
the UAE.

Additionally, 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.

Overview of Opportunities and Incentives

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, anticipating more than 30,000 visitors and over 700 exhibitors, with a total exhibition space of 68,000
square meters. It will also 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.

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