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Zawya
23-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Ministry of Economy participates in 4th ‘Make it in the Emirates' Forum to promote innovation and industrial sustainability
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Economy participated in the fourth edition of the 'Make it in the Emirates' Forum, in the presence of H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade. Organized by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, the event took place recently at ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi, under the theme 'Advanced Industries. Accelerated.' The forum seeks to foster innovation, boost economic diversification and industrial sustainability, and position the UAE as a global destination for future industries, while also encouraging investors, innovators, and project developers to localize manufacturing. H.E. Dr. Al Zeyoudi emphasized that the UAE, under the directives of its wise leadership, continues to foster a favorable trade and investment environment to support national industrial products in line with international best practices. The country aims to enhance the global and regional competitiveness of its products by strengthening economic partnerships with key strategic markets via the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs). These agreements play a crucial role in opening up new export opportunities and expanding market access for national industrial products, supporting the national goal of increasing non-oil exports to AED 800 billion by 2030, in line with the "We the UAE 2031" vision. His Excellency stated: "The forum serves as a key national platform for advancing the UAE's industrial sector, promoting partnerships in future industries, and sharing expertise in industrial design and relevant advanced technologies. This enhances our nation's transition into a sustainable knowledge and innovation-based economy.' H.E. added that the Ministry's participation reflects its commitment to supporting the national efforts aimed at creating an advanced industrial ecosystem and promoting sustainable growth. It also enables national industrial capabilities that contribute to developing high-quality local products capable of competing in global markets. Furthermore, the Ministry's participation in the forum aligns with its goal to enhance the benefits of its 'Green Intellectual Property' initiative that integrates intellectual property into sustainability, green energy, and clean energy sectors. At its forum pavilion, the Ministry showcased its projects and initiatives related to intellectual property, innovation, and industrial sustainability, underscoring its support for entrepreneurs and startups seeking to expand into advanced industrial markets from the UAE, as well as the various opportunities it offers in this regard. The Ministry's participation also contributed to enhancing engagement with private sector companies operating in industrial sectors locally and internationally, encouraging them to grow their businesses and product lines within the UAE market by leveraging the country's enabling business environment.
Khaleej Times
21-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
'Make it in the Emirates' spotlights advanced industries, investment, women's leadership
The "Make it in the Emirates" forum is showcasing the UAE's advanced industrial sector, drawing strong investor interest and highlighting smart manufacturing and AI technologies, as well as the growing role of Emirati women in technology and industry. National advanced industries are drawing strong interest at the "Make it in the Emirates" forum, highlighting the UAE's growing role in smart manufacturing and AI. The platform showcases how advanced technologies are reshaping production for greater efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness. Ahmed Al Mazrouei, CEO of AM Industries Group, a specialist in defence, security, and civil systems manufacturing and development, said the company is presenting AI-based technologies tailored to both local and international markets. He described the forum as a vital platform that connects investors with the UAE's dynamic industrial sector and supports the development of smart manufacturing capabilities. Since its inception in May 2022, "Make it in the Emirates" has emerged as a key channel linking the UAE's industrial ecosystem to global markets. Backed by political stability, intellectual property protections, strategic location, infrastructure, and investor incentives such as 100 percent foreign ownership and tax exemptions, the platform continues to attract significant investment into priority sectors. The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology is spearheading efforts at the 2025 edition to attract investors, entrepreneurs, and technology firms to 12 strategic sectors including food and agricultural technology, pharmaceuticals, hydrogen and clean energy, advanced manufacturing and AI, shipbuilding, aerospace, automotive, defensc, and traditional crafts. The forum also enables access to substantial procurement opportunities under the National In-Country Value (ICV) programme, which reached over Dh143 billion by 2024. The UAE's focus on industrial transformation has positioned it as a global hub for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In 2024, the industrial sector contributed Dh210 billion to GDP and recorded Dh197 billion in exports. Notably, over 68 per cent of the funding was directed towards SMEs and startups, facilitating the domestic manufacturing of over 2,000 vital and priority products to bolster national industrial security. The platform has also supported self-sufficiency in critical industries and the transition towards future industries, alongside MoIAT's efforts to develop training programsme linking universities with industrial sector needs and to increase Emirati talent in the sector, creating around 22,000 jobs for UAE nationals in the industrial and technology sectors. Women are playing an increasingly prominent role in these sectors. A session on ''Emirati Women's Leadership in the Industrial Sector,' highlighted success stories and opportunities for further advancement. Dr. Alyazia Al Kuwaiti, Executive Director of UAE Industries, UAE Investments at Mubadala, emphasised the company's support for women in strategic industries such as heavy industries, aviation, and pharmaceuticals. She noted the significant rise of Emirati women in science and technology fields thanks to the UAE's supportive environment through training, technical support, and legislation. Mariam Al Jaberi, Production Lead at STRATA Manufacturing, shared her role in the aerospace industry, emphasising the active participation of Emirati women in manufacturing aircraft structures for major global companies like Boeing, Airbus, and Pilatus. Fatima Al Hammadi, Chief Commercial Officer of KEZAD Group, noted the positive impact of initiatives like "Right & Centre" in attracting over 350 industrial companies in just three years. Yasmin Al Enazi, Director of the Industry X.0 Centre – Maxbyte Technologies, announced the upcoming launch of the '3D AI' project to integrate AI in robotics design and highlighted the growing role of Emirati women in robotics, driven by academic and institutional support. 'Make it in the Emirates' continues to drive industrial innovation, global competitiveness, and inclusive growth, positioning the UAE as a leader in advanced industry and technology.
Arabian Business
19-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
UAE's ‘Make it in the Emirates' forum kicks off with 720 global exhibitors in Abu Dhabi
The fourth edition of the ' Make it in the Emirates ' forum kicked off on Monday at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi under the theme 'Advanced Industries Accelerated', the UAE's official news agency WAM reported. Running until May 22, the event brings together decision-makers, officials from both public and private sectors, entrepreneurs, investors, industrialists, experts, innovators and financial institutions. This year's edition is the largest to date, featuring 720 exhibitors across a space of 68,410 square metres, more than 300 speakers, and showcasing over 3,800 products across 12 vital sectors. The forum will explore key topics including AI-driven manufacturing, smart industrial transformation, national content, advanced manufacturing and industrial entrepreneurship, with major announcements and offtake deals expected throughout the event. Day one commenced with sessions titled 'The UAE's Vision – Shaping the Future of Manufacturing', including a ministerial keynote on the redefinition of industry, trade and investment, followed by a leadership panel on 'Integrating Transnational Supply Chains: International Industrial Alliances & Partnerships'. The event will also honour winners of the third edition of the Make it in the Emirates Awards, and feature a Trailblazers Talk session highlighting success stories. Additional panel discussions include 'What it Takes to Take the Made in the Emirates Brand Globally' and 'The Future of Supply Chains: Strategic Investments and Regional Hubs', according to WAM.
