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Press Release

Ministry of Economy participates in 4th ‘Make it in the Emirates’
Forum to promote innovation and industrial sustainability

Ministry showcases its Green IP and industrial innovation projects,
strengthening engagement with the private sector

Abu Dhabi, May 23, 2025:

The Ministry of Economy participated in the fourth edition of the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ Forum,
in the presence of H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade.
Organized by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, the event took place recently at
ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi, under the theme ‘Advanced Industries. Accelerated.’ The forum
seeks to foster innovation, boost economic diversification and industrial sustainability, and
position the UAE as a 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