4th Make It in the Emirates Forum Set to Take Place in Abu Dhabi

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The fourth edition of the Make it in the Emirates Forum is scheduled to take place from May 19 to May 22, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with the ADNEC Group. This forum is designed to significantly boost the UAE’s industrial sector, which is projected to contribute AED 205 billion to the national GDP by the end of 2023.

As part of its strategy to enhance the industrial landscape, the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) will collaborate closely with ADNEC Group to promote the forum's success. Their focus will include highlighting industrial enablers, investment incentives, opportunities, advancements in AI, and sustainable manufacturing practices.

His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and CEO of ADNOC Group, stated, “In alignment with our leadership’s vision to foster industrial growth, enhance supply chain resilience, and diversify the economy, MoIAT is dedicated to empowering the industrial sector and boosting its resilience. The industrial sector has made a substantial contribution to the national economy, reaching an impressive AED 205 billion by the end of 2023.”

Dr. Al Jaber emphasized that this initiative encourages investors and companies to seize the opportunities available within the UAE’s industrial sector. He remarked, “This forum and its accompanying exhibitions have evolved into a significant platform, both regionally and internationally, seizing vast investment opportunities in smart manufacturing, sustainable industrialization, and advanced technologies. The ministry, in collaboration with its partners, is executing a new strategy to elevate the event’s prominence regionally and globally. This strategy aims to attract innovators and emerging industries, supporting national goals for sustainable economic development and forging robust local and international partnerships.”

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Since the launch of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology (Operation 300bn), the ministry has been committed to achieving its objectives through various initiatives, plans, and programs designed to transform the UAE into a global hub for industry and innovation. This effort has successfully drawn in local and global investments, with investors taking advantage of the UAE’s competitive advantages and its role as an incubator for industrial projects of all sizes.

The upcoming fourth edition of the Make it in the Emirates Forum will be characterized by enhanced collaboration between the public and private sectors, particularly through the partnership between MoIAT and ADNEC. This partnership aims to leverage both sectors' logistical capabilities, financial solutions, and incentives to maximize the forum’s impact. It will create promising opportunities for investors to establish and expand their businesses, enabling access to key markets and improving the competitiveness of their products on both regional and global stages. This collaboration has contributed to a 10 percent annual growth in manufacturing facilities within the country. The forum will also highlight international agreements and opportunities worth billions of dirhams, showcase success stories from international companies operating in the UAE, and emphasize the importance of innovation and manufacturing.

His Excellency Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, UAE Minister of Culture, remarked, “We acknowledge the significant influence of productive nations on the journey of humanity and the remarkable achievements they facilitate. We take pride in the efforts that position the UAE as a leader in industry, propelled by skilled national talent equipped with world-class knowledge, expertise, and scientific insight. These individuals work diligently to elevate the UAE’s flag across various fields, driven by an unwavering commitment to fulfill national ambitions and embody the vision of our wise leadership, which has invested in their capabilities and provided comprehensive support for their success.”

He continued, “This event reinforces our commitment to advancing the objectives of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, Operation 300bn, and the Make in the Emirates campaign. These initiatives propel our leadership’s vision for sustainable economic diversification and a competitive industrial sector, in line with the UAE’s centennial strategy and the mission to reinforce national identity. At the Ministry of Culture, we actively foster frameworks for cooperation between public and private sectors, supporting sustainable development goals and national objectives.”

Sheikh Salem also underscored the economic value brought by cultural and creative industries, stating that efforts to strengthen this sector are critical for discovering talent and nurturing young ambitions striving for success. He highlighted this alignment with a shared vision of positioning this sector as a key contributor to national development, ensuring that the UAE remains at the forefront of production by relying on young, skilled professionals—the true capital of the nation’s future.

The announcement regarding the forum was made during a signing ceremony that was attended by His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, His Excellency Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, and His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade. Additionally, His Excellency Omar Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of MoIAT, and Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and GCEO of ADNEC Group, formalized the partnership.

A key feature of this edition will be a dedicated pavilion for Emirati handicrafts, showcasing local talent and the cultural heritage of the UAE. This will be complemented by exhibitions from various sectors including advanced manufacturing, food and beverage, agritech, pharmaceuticals, medtech, shipbuilding, metals and fabrication, handicrafts, AI and Industry 4.0, chemicals, plastics and sustainable materials, oil and gas, hydrogen and energy, electrical equipment, machinery and construction materials, aerospace, automotive, and defense. The collaborative efforts aim to build upon the success of previous editions, which saw significant engagement from local and international entities.

Key stakeholders will further emphasize the importance of public-private partnerships. The collaboration between MoIAT and ADNEC ensures logistical capabilities, financial solutions, and incentives that amplify the forum’s impact.

The upcoming forum is expected to unveil additional purchasing agreements for UAE-based industrial companies, building on the AED 143 billion announced through previous editions, which included 2,000 products for local manufacturing. Past editions also witnessed the introduction of new enablers and incentives, including competitive financing solutions for industrial companies worth AED 16 billion via Emirates Development Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and Mashreq Bank, which included AED 3.1 billion in technology financing. In 2025, exhibition space is expected to exceed 50,000 square meters, with an anticipated increase in visitor numbers to over 20,000 compared to 6,100 visitors in 2024.

His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development and Chairman of the UAE Chambers, stated, “We have been collaborating with MoIAT to organize the Make it in the Emirates Forum since its inception, as part of our commitment to strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as the region’s most competitive industrial hub. This collaboration reflects ADDED’s commitment to contributing to Operation 300bn, as well as the objectives of the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy (ADIS) and the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative.

“There are numerous promising opportunities in Abu Dhabi’s industrial sector that will be showcased at the upcoming Make it in the Emirates Forum. This forum provides a platform for building partnerships and engaging in discussions to address the needs of the industrial sector. Industry plays a crucial role in economic diversification; in Q2 2024, Abu Dhabi’s manufacturing value-add reached a record high of AED 26.8 billion, accounting for 16.3 percent of the emirate’s non-oil GDP. Since the launch of ADIS in 2022, Abu Dhabi’s industrial sector has experienced growth of 21.7 percent.”

The press conference also included attendance from His Excellency Omar Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of MoIAT; His Excellency Mubarak Al Nakhi, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Culture; His Excellency Badr Al Olama, Director General of Abu Dhabi Investment Office; His Excellency Humaid Mohamed Ben Salem, Secretary-General of the UAE Federation of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI); Dr. Saleh Al Hashimi, Director of ADNOC’s Commercial and ICV Directorate; and His Excellency Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and GCEO of ADNEC Group.

During the press conference, His Excellency Omar Al Suwaidi reiterated, “The fourth edition of the Make it in the Emirates Forum will further solidify the UAE’s leadership in manufacturing and innovation. The event is set to add significant value to the UAE’s industrial ecosystem, providing companies and investors with opportunities to network with key global industrial players and expand their reach by leveraging free trade agreements and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements. Furthermore, the forum will spotlight global companies that have benefitted from the UAE’s industrial incentives, showcasing how others can do the same.”

His Excellency Ben Salem concluded by affirming that the forum serves as an ideal platform for the exchange of expertise and ideas among industry leaders, investors, and policymakers. This exchange enhances the competitiveness of the UAE's industrial sector and promotes sustainable growth that keeps pace with evolving demands.

His Excellency Dr. Al Hashimi stated, “ADNOC is proud to once again partner with MoIAT on the Make it in the Emirates Forum. Through the In-Country Value Program (ICV), ADNOC aims to locally manufacture AED 90 billion worth of products in its procurement pipelines by 2030. This commitment to local manufacturing underscores ADNOC’s support for the Make it in the Emirates initiative and its dedication to enhancing economic and industrial self-sufficiency while creating more private sector jobs for UAE Nationals. Our aim under the ICV program is to redirect AED 178 billion back into the UAE’s economy by 2028. We look forward to another highly successful edition of the Make it in the Emirates Forum and encourage both local and international companies to join the UAE in its journey of industrial growth.”

His Excellency Al Dhaheri expressed, "As the co-organizer of the Make it in the Emirates Forum, ADNEC Group is committed to ensuring its success by providing a world-class platform that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth within the

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