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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.