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1/8/25, 8:50 AM UAE’s industrial sector drives sustainable economic growth
UAE’s industrial sector drives
sustainable economic growth
28 Dec 2024
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The UAE’s industry and advanced technology sector continues to achieve exceptional qualitative
leaps, supported by a robust, sustainable infrastructure, flexible legislation, and a high-quality system
of standards and technical regulations that enhance the competitiveness of Emirati products.
The sector has strengthened its role in sustainable economic development, enhanced its
competitiveness, and contributed to the country’s GDP under the National Strategy for Industry and
Advanced Technology “Operation 300b.”
In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Omar Al Suwaidi, Under-Secretary of the
Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, said that the Industrial sector’s contribution to GDP
rose to 11 percent, reaching Dhs205 billion by end of 2023.
He noted that this progress has enhanced the sector’s role in the country’s economic diversification
and support for sustainable development. This is confirmed by global competitiveness reports, which
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