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Contributing to UAE’s growth and innovation Grandweld Shipyards to underline maritime innovation | Gulf Time
underline maritime innovation at ‘Make

It In The Emirates Forum 2025’

The company marks over 40 years of successful operations in the UAE
The UAE’s shipbuilding output is expected to reach USD 423.01 million in 2025, with a robust CAGR
of 3.47 per cent from 2025 to 2029.
The UAEs Offshore and Commercial Ship Repair market is estimated to reach USD 802.3 million by
2031.

AbuDhabi(News Desk):: Grandweld Shipyards, a leading fully integrated shipyard within the maritime
and offshore industries, will highlight cutting-edge ship design, shipbuilding, repair and conversion
capabilities, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and technological advancement, at the ‘Make It
In The Emirates Forum 2025’, taking place from May 19 to 22 at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi.

This comes in response to the growing maritime activity and the increasing need for advanced local
capabilities, as the UAE’s strategic location and pivotal role in global trade continue to drive demand
across the sector.According to industry forecasts, the UAE’s shipbuilding output is expected to amount to
USD 423.01 million in 2025, with a robust CAGR of 3.47 per cent from 2025 to 2029, while the country’s
Offshore and Commercial Ship Repair market is estimated to reach USD 802.3 million by 2031, reflecting
the immense growth and value creation potential within the sector.
Grandweld’s continued investment in innovation and sustainability positions it as a key contributor to the
UAE’s ambition of becoming a global maritime powerhouse. The company aims to support and
strengthen the UAE’s growing maritime infrastructure by delivering future-ready ship design,
shipbuilding, and repair solutions, in line with its steadfast commitment to the “We the UAE 2031”
vision.

At the forum, a diverse portfolio of vessels across key sectors such as Oil and Gas, Military, Tugs, Ports
and Harbours, Autonomous Vessels, Passenger Transportation, and Crew Boats will be showcased by the
company.

Jamal Al Abki, General Manager of Grandweld Shipyards, said: “We are eager to engage with industry
leaders at the Make It In The Emirates Forum. The event will enable us to highlight the UAE’s position of
not just as a manufacturing hub, but as a centre of innovation, particularly in complex, performance-
driven industries like shipbuilding.”

Having placed innovation and sustainability at the core of its operations, Grandweld’s cutting-edge
infrastructure and a strong emphasis on eco-friendly practices further exemplify the principles
championed by the “Make it in the Emirates” initiative. Through its participation, the shipyard reaffirms
its dedication to advancing the UAE’s transition toward a cleaner, smarter and more resilient industrial
economy.

The company will be present at the Summit at booth C3- 23 concourse to highlight and engage in
conversations on sustainability and technological advancement. -ends-

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