21-05-2025
Make it in the Emirates 2025 Concludes Successful Day Three under the Theme of Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and Artificial Intelligence
International Holding Company launches a new global marketplace for artificial intelligence
Winners announced in the Innovative Startups Competition
Specialist educational sessions held in the Vision and Momentum Halls, focused on smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and AI
Abu Dhabi, May 2025 – The third day of Make it in the Emirates 2025 concluded with notable success under the theme Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and Artificial Intelligence , featuring a series of high-impact announcements and achievements that reaffirm the UAE's commitment to leading the future of manufacturing.
One of the day's highlights was the launch of a new global marketplace for AI tools by International Holding Company. The platform aims to streamline developer access to the essential hardware and software required to build advanced AI systems. It is powered by SAIF (Smart AI Facilitator), a UAE-developed digital assistant that enables users to easily find and purchase computing chips, AI models, and other tools through a user-friendly interface accessible on both desktop and mobile devices.
In another major development, a AED 120 million agreement was signed between Liwa Ship Building and Khalid Faraj Shipping to construct six new vessels.
The day also saw the announcement of the winners of the Innovative Startups Competition, recognising excellence across five strategic categories. The competition supports pioneering startups developing AI-powered solutions for various industries and community sectors.
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) announced the launch of a set of new talent development programmes designed to accelerate Emirati leadership across high-impact industrial roles. ADIO will deliver an Upskilling Talent Development Programme in collaboration with Rabdan Academy for more than 100 Emiratis currently employed in the industrial sector. These initiatives are designed to enhance professional growth, boost productivity and build a robust career path for UAE talent at all levels.
Day three of the event—organised by ADNEC Group and hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and ADNOC—focused on the UAE's leadership in Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge innovation. These areas form the backbone of future manufacturing, driven by automation and digital transformation.
Sessions in the Vision and Momentum Halls explored the UAE's leadership in next-generation manufacturing and digital transformation. A keynote panel on Industry 5.0 examined the convergence of human creativity, robotics, and artificial intelligence in shaping a more sustainable and collaborative industrial future.
Additional sessions highlighted the role of creative technologies, smart factories, AI-enabled supply chains, energy-efficient data infrastructure, and the future of chemical production. These themes continue to reinforce the UAE's position as a global hub for advanced, sustainable industries.
The successful conclusion of day three underscores the UAE's ongoing efforts to build a globally competitive industrial economy powered by innovation and advanced technology—serving society and driving sustainable development.
