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5/9/25, 1:17 PM Fourth edition of 'Make it in the Emirates' to launch May 19
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

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