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In a speech delivered at the press conference,Dr. Al Jaber said, “All that the UAE has accomplished is built on the legacy of our Founding Father,
the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the forward-looking vision set out by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al
Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. His Highness Sheikh
Mohammed bin Rashid recently emphasised the importance of the industrial sector and the role of Make it in the Emirates in advancing national
industry and UAE-made products.

“With the continued guidance and support of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and
Chairman of Presidential Court, we have intensified efforts to modernise the UAE’s industrial sector and contribute to building a diversified,
competitive, and knowledge-based economy. Make it in the Emirates was launched under the umbrella of the National Strategy for Industry and
Advanced Technology to connect investors and manufacturers with local opportunities and offtake agreements, while also promoting national
products and facilitating more job opportunities for Emiratis in the industrial sector.

“Make it in the Emirates was launched under the umbrella of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology to provide a platform that
brings together investors and manufacturers to benefit from offtakes and procurement opportunities, as well as to showcase local products and
jobs for Emiratis in the industrial sector.

“Industry is a key driver of economic diversification and a catalyst for building national capabilities and creating jobs. With this in mind, MoIAT
launched the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology in 2021 with the aim of: Increasing the industrial sector’s contribution to
GDP, Developing a solid legislative framework that supports a competitive, resilient, high-quality, and sustainable industrial sector, Ensuring the
sustainability of supply chains in vital industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, energy, electrical equipment, electronics, space
technologies and building materials, Accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies, Transforming the UAE into a regional and global hub for
future industries.

“The fourth edition of Make it in the Emirates is taking place at a time when the world is facing many geopolitical challenges and shifting trade and
tariff policies. These changes impact supply chains and the movement of goods and raw materials, ultimately affecting industrial and economic
dynamics. These global shifts are testing the capabilities, resilience, and adaptability of nations in responding to emerging developments. In the
UAE, we have developed an exceptional model of resilience and adaptability, and we are confident in our potential to continue achieving
sustainable economic growth.
“We see a genuine opportunity for our country amid recent international developments. The UAE is well-positioned to become a destination of
choice for countries around the world for investment, manufacturing, and export, as well as a hub for attracting exceptional talent and expertise.
Countries with Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) with the UAE stand to benefit from our strategic location, low customs
tariffs, world-class infrastructure, and strong presence of international companies to manufacture and export their products. The UAE strongly
supports fair and free trade with all its partners, and continues to work and collaborate with the international community to build an inclusive and
dynamic economic system.

“Thanks to a collaborative approach involving ministries, economic departments, national companies, manufacturers, and investors, the industrial
sector has delivered significant results in the past years. Notably, the value of industrial exports rose to AED 197 billion in 2024, a 68% increase
compared to 2020. Furthermore, cumulative local spending in the industrial sector through the National In-Country Value (ICV) Program reached
AED 347 billion. These achievements were possible through partnerships with stakeholders, ministries, financial institutions, national companies,
manufacturers, and investors. These achievements are not just numbers, they represent real factories, meaningful job opportunities, and a stronger
national economy.

“As the industrial sector continues to grow in importance, and following the tremendous success of previous editions held at the Abu Dhabi Energy
Center, the fourth edition of Make it in the Emirates will take place at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center. The scale of this expansive space
reflects the importance of the industrial sector to the national economy. We expect large participation from local and international experts,
innovators, industrialists, and investors to explore new pathways for industrial growth.

“The upcoming edition will be exceptional in terms of outcomes, with the announcement of numerous projects, new financing solutions, and
investment opportunities across 12 vital sectors, most notably: the announcement of numerous new procurement agreement opportunities, for the
first time, the event will host a pavilion dedicated to Emirati handicrafts and heritage industries. The launch of a range of innovative financial
solutions to support the industrial sector. New initiatives focused on advanced technologies, artificial intelligence, and Industry 4.0. The signing of
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