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5/30/25, 8:59 AM Ministry of Economy participates in 4th ‘Make it in the Emirates’ Forum to promote innovation and industrial sustainability
global destination for future industries, while also encouraging investors, innovators, and project
developers to localize manufacturing.

H.E. Dr. Al Zeyoudi emphasized that the UAE, under the directives of its wise leadership, continues to
foster a favorable trade and investment environment to support national industrial products in line with

international best practices. The country aims to enhance the global and regional competitiveness of its
products by strengthening economic partnerships with key strategic markets via the Comprehensive
Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs). These agreements play a crucial role in opening up new
export opportunities and expanding market access for national industrial products, supporting the

national goal of increasing non-oil exports to AED 800 billion by 2030, in line with the "We the UAE 2031"
vision.

His Excellency stated: "The forum serves as a key national platform for advancing the UAE’s industrial
sector, promoting partnerships in future industries, and sharing expertise in industrial design and
relevant advanced technologies. This enhances our nation's transition into a sustainable knowledge and

innovation-based economy.”

H.E. added that the Ministry’s participation reflects its commitment to supporting the national efforts
aimed at creating an advanced industrial ecosystem and promoting sustainable growth. It also enables
national industrial capabilities that contribute to developing high-quality local products capable of

competing in global markets. Furthermore, the Ministry’s participation in the forum aligns with its goal to
enhance the benefits of its ‘Green Intellectual Property’ initiative that integrates intellectual property into
sustainability, green energy, and clean energy sectors.

At its forum pavilion, the Ministry showcased its projects and initiatives related to intellectual property,
innovation, and industrial sustainability, underscoring its support for entrepreneurs and startups seeking

to expand into advanced industrial markets from the UAE, as well as the various opportunities it offers in
this regard. The Ministry’s participation also contributed to enhancing engagement with private sector
companies operating in industrial sectors locally and internationally, encouraging them to grow their

businesses and product lines within the UAE market by leveraging the country’s enabling business
environment.