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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 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 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 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 maximise the long-term local manufacturing opportunities ADNOC offers.

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 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 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 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