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Mid East Info
20-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
ADEX Champions Inclusive Industrial Growth with Emirati Women at the Forefront During Make it in the Emirates 2025
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates –May 2025: As part of its prominent participation in the fourth edition of Make it in the Emirates 2025, Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX), the export financing arm of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, hosted a high-level panel discussion titled 'Makers, Innovators, and Game Changers: Emirati Women Shaping the Industrial Sector '. The session formed part of ADEX's ongoing efforts to highlight the role of Emirati women in the industrial sector, building on the UAE's existing track record of success in empowering women across vital industries. It also reinforced the nation's broader economic diversification agenda and its commitment to enhancing the global competitiveness of national exports. The panel brought together a distinguished group of Emirati women leaders representing key segments of the industrial ecosystem. The discussion featured: Dr. Alyazia Al Kuwaiti, Executive Director of UAE Industries at Mubadala; Fatima Al Hammadi, Chief Commercial Officer at Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group; Eng. Yasmin Al Enazi, Director of the Industry X.0 Centre – Maxbyte Technologies; Mariam Al Jaberi, Head of Production at Strata Manufacturing; and Khuloud Al Nuaimi, Senior Director of Business Excellence at Emirates Food Industries. The session was moderated by Rawdha AlMeraikhi, Director of Outreach and Partnerships at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, who led the conversation through a dynamic and interactive format that highlighted the professional paths and lived experiences of the speakers, by showcasing their success stories, inspiring achievements, and promising future ambitions. H.E. Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, the Director General of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), stated: 'Empowering Emirati women in the industrial sector is both a national responsibility and a strategic priority for sustainable economic growth. It is fundamental to realising the UAE's long-term industrial vision. The success stories we see today of women leading innovation across manufacturing and technology reflect an ecosystem that recognises their potential and equips them with the tools required to compete and thrive on both local and global stages.' His Excellency added: 'ADEX plays a central role in advancing this progress by designing flexible financing tools, offering strategic guidance to connect national manufacturers to global markets, and unlocking new avenues for growth. The UAE has already seen remarkable success with women leading across various manufacturing and industrial sectors. Our focus now is to sustain and elevate this progress, ensuring a more inclusive industrial future where women continue to drive transformation and global competitiveness.' The discussion shed light on the growing role of Emirati women in driving sustainable development and industrial innovation, and explored ways to enhance their contribution through flexible financing tools and innovative solutions offered by ADEX to empower Emirati companies' prominent presence in international markets. The session presented inspiring stories of Emirati women helping to realise the country's national ambitions and playing a key role in elevating the UAE's status on the global industrial stage, across several strategic and advanced manufacturing sectors. The session also spotlighted the professional journeys of the panellists in advanced industries, as they shared the challenges they encountered and the opportunities that empowered them along the way. They emphasised the unwavering support of the UAE's wise leadership, which played a pivotal role in enabling their rise to prominent positions within the country. Key themes emerged around the empowerment of national talent, the importance of inspiring a new generation of Emirati youth to pursue careers in the industrial sector, and the role of innovation and advanced technology in shaping the future of manufacturing. The panel concluded with a set of outcomes and recommendations that reinforced the vital role of institutions such as ADEX in advancing inclusive, export-led industrial growth. These included providing financial solutions for Emirati companies to enhance their global competitiveness, embedding gender equality as a core component of industrial policy, and promoting regional and international collaboration with women-led enterprises. Together, these efforts aim to create new pathways for sustainable growth and expand the global influence of Emirati women.
Zawya
07-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
EGA unveils gender-inclusive safety signage at Jebel Ali and Al Taweelah to mark International Women's Day
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, marked International Women's Day by unveiling new safety signage at its facilities with icons that features both women and men. The new safety signage highlights the growing role of women in heavy industry and is already installed in EGA's Casthouses and potlines. It will now be rolled out across EGA. EGA is also making the designs for the new signage available to any industrial company that wishes to follow EGA's example. The new signage is the latest initiative from 'Break the Mould', a campaign that aims to inspire young women with interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to follow in the footsteps of pioneering women who have contributed significantly to the UAE's industrial sector. This initiative advances gender equity and inclusion in traditionally male-dominated industries, reinforcing the momentum behind this year's International Women's Day theme, 'Accelerate Action.' EGA today employs over 670 women in the UAE in total, including 305 in operations. The company aims to have women hold 25 per cent of supervisory roles to be held by women by the end of this year, up from 23.3 per cent today, and 15 per cent of all positions by 2026. EGA hired 110 UAE National women in 2024, more than half of company's Emirati intake for the year. Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, said: 'Creating a truly inclusive workplace means ensuring that all employees feel represented and valued. At EGA, we are committed to fostering an environment where talent thrives, regardless of gender. Our dedication to diversity strengthens our organisation, drives innovation, and enables us to attract and retain the best people to lead our industry into the future. By cultivating an inclusive culture, we empower our employees to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to EGA's long-term success.' Launched on Emirati Women's Day 2024, Break the Mould promotes the unique experiences of the women who have risen to leadership positions and made significant contributions to the UAE's industrial sector. At the centre of the campaign are the 'Heavy Lifters', a collective of extraordinary women who established themselves as pioneers across their respective fields. In January 2025, EGA partnered with the United Arab Emirates University's (UAEU) College of Engineering to engage with aspiring STEM Talent. Heavy Lifters comprising representatives from EGA and Strata Manufacturing met with students, sharing their experiences of working and flourishing in heavy industry. A special mural by UAE artists, Fatima Al Hammadi and Wesal Al Ali, was commissioned by EGA and presented to the University, serving as an inspiring symbol of the role of women in heavy industry.
