The UAE has inaugurated the fourth and largest edition of Make it in the Emirates, a flagship initiative to fast-track industrial expansion and economic diversification in line with the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology. Led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), the platform opens doors for investors, manufacturers, and innovators to access high-value industrial prospects in the country.
This year’s event, themed “Advanced Industries. Accelerated”, features over 700 exhibitors, 3,800+ locally produced goods, and covers 68,000 square metres. It expects more than 30,000 visitors over four days and builds on AED 168 billion in procurement agreements covering over 4,800 products across 12 key sectors.
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, inaugurated the forum, reaffirming the UAE’s intent to lead global industrial transformation. He highlighted the sector’s contribution to resilience, employment, and supply chain independence, underpinned by the UAE’s strategic location, infrastructure, and robust trade and financing ecosystem.
Dr. Al Jaber also stressed the importance of the UAE’s 27 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs), offering access to over three billion consumers and enhancing the country’s position as a global industrial hub.
During the Ministerial Panel, Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi and Ahmed Al Zaabi discussed policies fostering a resilient, diversified, and globally connected industrial economy. Al Zeyoudi cited trade deals as key to export-led growth, while Al Zaabi noted policy reform as vital for industrial development and employment.
Najla Al Midfa launched the AED 1 billion Emirates Growth Fund to boost local industrial champions in technology and SMEs, aiming to mobilise over AED 10 billion in impactful sectors.
A session on “Farm to Factory” explored the UAE’s investment in agritech, with leaders highlighting innovations that improve crop yields and sustainability, both domestically and internationally.
