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Al Etihad
12-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
EGA named Sector Partner for Advanced Infrastructure at ‘Make it in the Emirates'
12 May 2025 17:56 ABU DHABI (WAM)Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has been confirmed as the Sector Partner—Advanced Infrastructure—by ADNEC Group, at the fourth edition of Make it in the upcoming edition will provide a leading platform to spotlight the latest advancements in industry, strengthen collaboration, and showcase investment opportunities—further cementing Abu Dhabi's role as a global centre for industrial innovation, strategic partnerships, and Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group, Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, said, 'Hosting Make it in the Emirates reflects ADNEC Group's ongoing commitment to supporting national priorities through our venues and platforms. As a space designed to enable collaboration and growth, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi brings together key stakeholders across sectors to help advance the UAE's industrial agenda. The presence of sector partners like EGA adds valuable perspective to the dialogue and reinforces the importance of strong industrial foundations in building a resilient, competitive economy.'Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, said, 'EGA is the heart of the UAE aluminium sector, one of the UAE's most important economic sectors. Our metal is the largest UAE export outside oil and gas. Our metal goes into UAE-made products from car parts to construction materials. Aluminium is just one part of our contribution."At EGA, we are focused on further localising our supply chain. Every year, we spend some 40% of our global procurement spend here in the UAE – for 2024, that was more than Dh8 billion spent on locally-sourced services and goods. EGA and the aluminium sector account for around 1.3% of the UAE GDP and support over 52,400 jobs across the country. At EGA, we are proud to Make it in the Emirates.'Make it in the Emirates gathers senior executives, industry leaders, policymakers, leading manufacturers, investors, and innovators from the UAE and beyond. The expanded fourth edition sets the stage for the future of manufacturing and long-term sustainable industrial it in the Emirates 2025 is hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, organised by ADNEC Group, and held in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and event serves as a global platform for investment, collaboration, and place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from May 19 to 22, 2025, the event will host over 700 exhibitors and welcome 30,000 visitors across 68,000 square meters of exhibition space, spanning 12 key industrial the Sector Partner for Advanced Infrastructure, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA)—one of the world's biggest aluminium producers and the UAE's largest industrial company outside oil and gas—plays a crucial role in bolstering domestic manufacturing and driving industrial nearly 50 years, EGA has been a pioneer of the UAE's industrial sector, helping position the nation as the world's fifth-largest aluminium producer and exporting to over 50 integrated global operations—from bauxite mining to alumina refining, smelting, and recycling—reflect Make it in the Emirates' focus on sustainability and aluminium sector supports over 52,000 jobs, with EGA's metal fuelling industries like construction, automotive, aerospace, electronics, and packaging. Around 10% of EGA's metal is sold locally to firms manufacturing for domestic and global markets.
Al Etihad
06-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
EDGE named Sector Partner-AI for 'Make it in the Emirates'
6 May 2025 17:10 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)ADNEC Group has confirmed that EDGE will take on the role of Sector Partner-AI, Advanced Manufacturing and Industry 4.0—for the fourth edition of Make it in the upcoming edition is set to be a pivotal platform for industrial growth, bringing together top executives, industry pioneers, and policymakers to shape the future of manufacturing and Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group, said, 'Make it in the Emirates reflects our commitment to creating platforms that power national priorities. At ADNEC Group, we are proud to host this major event at our flagship destination, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi — a world-class venue purpose-built to convene industry leaders, innovators, and investors under one roof. This gathering underscores our role as an engine for economic diversification, providing the infrastructure and ecosystem to drive meaningful dialogue, partnerships, and progress. We look forward to welcoming our partners and shaping the future of UAE industry together.'Ahmed Al Khoori, Senior Vice President – Strategy & Excellence, EDGE, said, 'This partnership represents a powerful synergy between EDGE's expertise in advanced technology and the UAE's vision for a vigorous, self-sufficient industrial sector. By working alongside Make it in the Emirates, we are advancing an ecosystem where innovation thrives, manufacturing evolves, and the nation's technological leadership is strengthened. It's about creating tangible impact—developing homegrown capabilities, nurturing new opportunities, and setting new benchmarks for industrial excellence.'Make it in the Emirates 2025 is hosted by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, organised by ADNEC Group, and held in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and ADNOC. The event takes place from May 19 to 22, 2025. Spanning 50,000 square metres and representing 12 key industry sectors, Make it in the Emirates will bring together over 500 companies, acting as a powerful engine for investment, innovation, and market growth. As a cornerstone of the UAE's industrial agenda, the event advances sustainable development, offering a global platform to accelerate manufacturing, foster collaboration, and showcase technological progress.
