Industry Minister participates in Make it the Emirates Forum 2025
Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, participated as a keynote speaker in the fourth edition of the 'Make in the Emirates 2025' forum , organized by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology of the United Arab Emirates, from 19 to 22 May, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
During his participation in the dialogue session held under the title 'Integrated Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Development', the Minister elaborated on a set of paths Bahrain took to support smart manufacturing and enhance local content. Fakhro, met Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry, where they discussed a number of issues of common interest.
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