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5/21/25, 3:56 PM New Heritage Sector takes the spotlight at Make it in the Emirates

Make it in the Emirates features a dedicated Handcrafts sector, spotlighting the UAE’s artisanal heritage and its role in today’s creative economy. Image Courtesy: Make it in the
Emirates

New Heritage Sector takes the spotlight at Make it in the Emirates

Artisans, organisations, and innovators unite to preserve skills passed down for generations at Make it in the
Emirates

Press Release

May 20, 2025

Traditional Emirati crafts reimagined for today’s market and tomorrow’s makers
From daggers to handbags, heritage products find new life in the creative economy

Abu Dhabi – For the first time, Make it in the Emirates features a dedicated Handcrafts sector, spotlighting the UAE’s artisanal
heritage and its role in today’s creative economy. Around 50 craftspeople and heritage-based businesses take part daily, with
workshops, cultural talks, and live sessions.

Organised by ADNEC Group and hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, and held alongside strategic
partners the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and ADNOC, this fourth and largest edition to date of Make it in
the Emirates gathers industry leaders, investors, and policymakers, offering a global hub for innovation and advanced
manufacturing. It runs from May 19 to 22, 2025 at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.

At Make it in the Emirates, the Ministry of Culture signed a series of MoUs with national partners to establish a unified National
Registry for Craftspeople. The agreements will help promote local craft products, encourage artisan registration, provide accurate
data and market insights, and foster a supportive ecosystem for sustainable growth across the sector. The agreements included
the following entities:

General Women’s Union

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