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4/23/25, 2:12 PM Tawazun Council named Sector Enabling Partner for Defence at Make it in the Emirates 2025
future while also reinforcing the UAE's position as a regional and global leader in advanced and innovation-led
manufacturing.'

Taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from May 19 to 22, 2025, Make it in the Emirates is hosted by the
Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, organised by ADNEC Group, and held in strategic partnership
withthe Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and ADNOC. Spanning 50,000 square metres, the
event promotes industrial growth and sustainability. With participation from over 500 exhibiting companies, across

12 key sectors, Make it in the Emirates serves as a catalyst for investment, innovation, and market expansion.

Since its founding in 1992, that Tawazun Council has been instrumental in promoting technological modernism,

economic diversification, and strengthening the UAE's defence and security sectors. By facilitating strategic
investments, advancing local manufacturing capabilities, and enabling SME growth, the Council has contributed to
the establishment of over 90 companies and investment vehicles across 11 key sectors, including defence
manufacturing.

As a Sector Enabling Partner, Tawazun Council will use its expertise to enhance localisation efforts, attract
investment, and accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies in the UAE's industrial ecosystem. The
collaboration with Make it in the Emirates strengthens the UAE's ambition to lead a globally competitive, innovation-

driven economy, furthering industrial self-sufficiency and national security.

At Make it in the Emirates 2025, Tawazun Council will highlight its contributions to the UAE's defence and security

industries, explore new collaboration opportunities, and strengthen its position in shaping the future of advanced
manufacturing and industrial sustainability.

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