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Grandweld Shipyards to showcase innovations at ‘Make It in the Emirates Forum’

Grandweld Shipyards to showcase innovations at

‘Make It in the Emirates Forum’

ABU DHABI Tue, 13 May 2025

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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’.

Make It in the Emirates Forum takes place from May 19 to 22 at Adnec, Abu Dhabi.

Grandweld Shipyards’ move 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 $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 $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
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