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Mid East Info
03-06-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
e& enterprise and Exeed Industries team up to fast-track UAE's Industry 4.0 shift - Middle East Business News and Information
e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of e&, and Exeed Industries, a leading UAE industrial group and a subsidiary of National Holding, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the partnership is a multi-year programme set to accelerate digital transformation across Exeed Industries' UAE-based factories. Together, both entities will develop a comprehensive Industry 4.0 roadmap – a strategic plan that guides manufacturers in adopting smart, connected technologies to boost efficiency and competitiveness – underpinned by AI and sustainability. The goal is to strengthen the resilience and global standing of UAE manufacturing. e& enterprise will lead the development of the Exeed Industries technology blueprint for Industry 4.0 strategy, working closely with each manufacturing unit and the Group. This roadmap will be key in enabling Exeed Industries to access funding opportunities from Abu Dhabi Investment Office through the Smart Manufacturing Accelerator Programme (SMAP), to implement transformative projects at scale. The scope covers conducting maturity assessments across five Exeed plants, developing tailored smart manufacturing roadmaps, and Deployment of Industrial IoT (IIoT) technologies integrated with AI and GenAI engines, digital twins (which use IIoT data to mirror the real-time performance and condition of physical assets), predictive maintenance and automation. It also includes deploying AI for functions like demand forecasting, quality control, and energy optimisation, as well as integrating ESG-driven platforms to monitor and reduce carbon impact. Majd Coussa, Acting Chief Revenue Officer, e& enterprise, said: 'This partnership represents a model for how we aim to work with forward-looking manufacturers. By combining Exeed's industrial leadership with our deep expertise in digital transformation, we will co-develop scalable solutions that align with the UAE's goals for innovation, sustainability and economic diversification.' Mohammed AlAmeer, Group CEO, Exeed Industries, added: 'At Exeed Industries, we are committed to evolving our manufacturing capabilities to meet the demands of a future-ready industrial sector. This MoU with e& enterprise allows us to reimagine our operations through the lens of digital innovation, contributing directly to national goals under Make it in the Emirates.' As part of the collaboration, e& enterprise will bring its wider climate commitment to the table. After setting ambitious environmental targets for 2030, e& launched its Climate Transition Plan, titled 'Ambition to Action', which sets out a clear roadmap to Net Zero. One of the first companies in the region to publish such a detailed approach, e& is working to decarbonise its operations and support partners like Exeed in embedding sustainable practices across value chains. Sustainability is embedded in e&'s transformation journey, aligned with national and global priorities such as the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative, We The UAE 2031 Vision, and the Sustainable Development Goals. The partnership with Exeed will further strengthen ESG-led manufacturing, with the aim of building resilient, resource-efficient industrial models that are future-fit and climate-aligned. The collaboration supports the UAE's broader ambitions to become a global hub for advanced manufacturing, in line with its Industry 4.0 strategy and net zero goals. It will also serve as a replicable framework for other manufacturers in the UAE and the wider region, demonstrating how digital transformation can enhance industrial productivity, energy efficiency and competitiveness. About e& enterprise: e& enterprise is a digital transformation leader supporting governments and large-scale organisations in building and scaling their digital core. Through optimising operations, enhancing customer engagement, and data-driven decision-making, we enable seamless, sustainable, and secure transitions into the evolving digital world. Currently operating in the UAE, KSA, Egypt, Oman, Türkiye, Qatar, and South Africa, e& enterprise brings cutting-edge digital scalable solutions designed to deliver tangible business value and address the unique challenges faced by organisations and executives across industries. With a proven track record as a trusted digital transformation partner, technical expertise, and the ability to deploy and manage complex solutions, e& enterprise provides collaborative tailored solutions that empower customers to navigate their end-to-end digital transformation journey. About Exeed Industries: A subsidiary of National Holding and headquartered in Abu Dhabi, Exeed Industries is a leading diversified manufacturing conglomerate playing a pivotal role in industrial manufacturing and directly contributing to the economic development of the UAE and the wider MENA region. Presently, its operations span six state-of-the-art manufacturing entities across the UAE and Jordan, specialising in building materials, construction, engineering, synthetic materials, and consumer goods. Each entity leads its respective sector with a strong focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability.
Al Etihad
21-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
ADIO, e& enterprise to accelerate industrial transformation in Abu Dhabi
21 May 2025 14:45 ABU DHABI (WAM)The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) today announced a strategic partnership with e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of e&, to establish an advanced industrial ecosystem anchored by AI-powered Industry 4.0 and sustainable manufacturing agreement reflects the emirate's commitment to cultivating a productive and globally competitive industrial base aligned with its economic during the 'Make it in the Emirates' 2025 (MIITE), the partnership will enable industrial firms in Abu Dhabi to access proof-of-concept technologies, ready-made solutions and curated knowledge programmes that address real-world challenges and unlock operational collaboration supports the emirate's ambitions to lead in sustainable, export-oriented industries supported by digital innovation and skilled and e& enterprise will convene expert-led workshops to facilitate sector-wide engagement, focusing on practical guidance and strategic will address key topics including industrial sustainability, data management and the ethical use of AI-driven data in manufacturing. The workshops will be complemented by joint publications to advance policy dialogue and strengthen the industrial knowledge the importance of human capital in driving transformation, ADIO and e& enterprise will also offer tailored assessments to accelerate digital readiness among Abu Dhabi manufacturers. This includes free materiality assessments, along with AI maturity evaluations and discounted, in-depth AI assessments for early companies will also have access to a digital sustainability platform for streamlined reporting. In parallel, curated training programmes will be made available to upskill both frontline employees and C-level executives across the industrial partnership will also support the generation of applied research, including white papers that offer insight into emerging global trends at the intersections of industrial AI, data maturity and sustainable manufacturing, and their relevance to Abu Dhabi's industrial landscape. These papers will reinforce Abu Dhabi's role in shaping best practice and regulatory discourse across the Al Kamali, Chief Industry and Trade Officer at ADIO, said, 'Abu Dhabi is investing in the critical elements of long-term industrial strength. Through this partnership with e&, we are reinforcing our commitment to practical, forward-looking collaboration, enabling industrial leaders to upgrade their operations, respond to global expectations and create enduring economic value. This is how we build not just a more advanced industrial base, but a more resilient and competitive economy.'Majd Coussa, Acting Chief Revenue Officer of e& enterprise, stated, 'Our collaboration with ADIO is focused on delivering tangible outcomes for manufacturers, equipping them with the tools, insights and capabilities needed to modernise operations and compete globally. Manufacturing is evolving, and at e& enterprise we are driving this transformation by integrating Industry 4.0 technologies such as IoT, AI and advanced automation to optimise production, enhance agility and support sustainable growth."By combining Industry 4.0 technologies with a deep understanding of industrial needs, we're helping manufacturers reduce downtime, improve quality and build data-driven ecosystems that strengthen long-term competitiveness.' This partnership contributes to Abu Dhabi's broader industrial transformation and supports its long-term goals under the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy, which aims to grow the manufacturing sector's contribution to AED172 billion by 2031.
