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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.

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 recognise and honour 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.

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.

Make it in the Emirates aims to amplify the economic and social impact of the National Strategy for Industry
and Advanced Technology. It focuses on localising supply chains, fostering industrial growth through
strategic partnerships, enablers, and investment opportunities. It also highlights the role of AI in shaping the
future of industry, offering competitive financing and technological transformation solutions to strengthen
partnerships, promote innovative products, facilitate knowledge exchange, unlock new avenues of
innovation, and empower startups.