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Mid East Info
21-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and Airbus Partner to Boost Local Aerospace Capabilities - Middle East Business News and Information
New agreement to support national industrial growth, supplier development, and strategic integration into global aerospace value chains. Abu Dhabi-UAE. May, 2025 – The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus Africa and Middle East to advance the development of a domestic aerospace capability enhancement program. His Excellency Omar Suwaina Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Gabriel Semelas, President of Airbus Africa and the Middle East, signed the agreement on the sidelines of Make it in the Emirates 2025, the UAE's flagship industrial platform. The MoU establishes a framework for long-term collaboration to support the UAE's national industrial objectives, including supplier development, skills transfer, and integrating local companies into Airbus's global value chain. The initiative aligns with the UAE's National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, which seeks to position the country as a global hub for future industries. Held under the theme 'Advanced Industries. Accelerated', Make it in the Emirates 2025 is set to be the largest edition yet, featuring more than 700 exhibitors and showcasing over 3,800 locally manufactured products across over 68,000 square meters of exhibition space. The event builds on more than AED 160 billion in offtake opportunities linked to over 4,800 products identified for local manufacture. Make it in the Emirates reinforces the UAE's commitment to advancing industry, fostering strategic partnerships, and accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies.
Hi Dubai
21-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
MoIAT Signs MoU with Airbus to Boost Domestic Aerospace Capabilities
The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus Africa and Middle East to strengthen the nation's aerospace sector through local capability development. Signed by Omar Suwaina Al Suwaidi, MoIAT Under-Secretary, and Gabriel Semelas, President of Airbus Africa and Middle East, the agreement was announced during Make it in the Emirates 2025 — the country's flagship industrial event. The partnership sets the foundation for long-term cooperation focused on supplier development, skills transfer, and the integration of Emirati companies into Airbus's global value chain. The move supports the UAE's broader goal of becoming a global hub for advanced industries. 'This collaboration reflects our commitment to developing a sustainable industrial sector powered by innovation and international expertise,' said Al Suwaidi at the event. The MoU directly supports the UAE's National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, which prioritizes high-tech manufacturing, knowledge transfer, and economic diversification. Make it in the Emirates 2025, held under the theme 'Advanced Industries. Accelerated,' features more than 700 exhibitors and over 3,800 locally made products. The event covers 68,000 square meters and showcases AED160 billion worth of offtake agreements linked to more than 4,800 products earmarked for domestic production. By aligning national industrial priorities with global players like Airbus, the UAE is reinforcing its commitment to innovation-driven growth and strategic partnerships in key sectors. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Al Etihad
20-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE: MoIAT, Airbus partner to boost local aerospace capabilities
20 May 2025 16:49 ABU DHABI (WAM) The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus Africa and Middle East to advance the development of a domestic aerospace capability enhancement Suwaina Al Suwaidi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Gabriel Semelas, President of Airbus Africa and the Middle East, signed the agreement on the sidelines of Make it in the Emirates 2025, the UAE's flagship industrial MoU establishes a framework for long-term collaboration to support the UAE's national industrial objectives, including supplier development, skills transfer, and integrating local companies into Airbus's global value initiative aligns with the UAE's National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, which seeks to position the country as a global hub for future under the theme 'Advanced Industries. Accelerated', Make it in the Emirates 2025 is set to be the largest edition yet, featuring more than 700 exhibitors and showcasing over 3,800 locally manufactured products across over 68,000 square meters of exhibition space. The event builds on more than Dh160 billion in offtake opportunities linked to over 4,800 products identified for local manufacture. Make it in the Emirates Continue full coverage
Dubai Eye
05-03-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
Airbus planning to manufacture A400M aircraft components in UAE
Airbus is looking to manufacture components of military transport A400M aircraft in the UAE, the President of Airbus Africa and Middle East, Gabriel Sémelas, said. It plans to establish comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities for the A400M, a versatile multi-role military transport aircraft, alongside a dedicated training centre. These developments are projected to solidify the UAE's standing as a premier regional hub for aviation excellence, President of Airbus in Africa and the Middle East, Gabriel Sémelas, said. He elaborated that this strategic initiative would facilitate deeper integration of UAE-based entities, including EPI and Strata, into the global aerospace supply chain. Sémelas underscored Airbus's commitment to fostering local talent through targeted training and technical assistance programmes, coupled with strategic research partnerships that support the advancement of future industries in the UAE. Job creation and skills development are cornerstones of Airbus's industry localisation strategy, he added, noting that company will implement robust training and technical support initiatives, as well as cultivate industrial collaborations designed to equip the UAE workforce with cutting-edge expertise.
ARN News Center
05-03-2025
- Business
- ARN News Center
Airbus planning to manufacture A400M aircraft components in UAE
Airbus is looking to manufacture components of military transport A400M aircraft in the United Arab Emirates, the President of Airbus Africa and Middle East said. It plans to establish comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities for the A400M, a versatile multi-role military transport aircraft, alongside a dedicated training centre. These developments are projected to solidify the UAE's standing as a premier regional hub for aviation excellence, President of Airbus in Africa and the Middle East, Gabriel Sémelas, said. He elaborated that this strategic initiative would facilitate deeper integration of UAE-based entities, including EPI and Strata, into the global aerospace supply chain. Sémelas underscored Airbus's commitment to fostering local talent through targeted training and technical assistance programmes, coupled with strategic research partnerships that support the advancement of future industries in the UAE. Job creation and skills development are cornerstones of Airbus's industry localisation strategy, he added, noting that company will implement robust training and technical support initiatives, as well as cultivate industrial collaborations designed to equip the UAE workforce with cutting-edge expertise.
