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Trade Arabia
28-05-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
MSA Safety forms detection assembly partnership in Saudi Arabia
MSA Safety Incorporated, a global leader in the development of advanced products and solutions that help protect people and facility infrastructures, has announced a partnership with Mohammed Hassan Sherbiny for Commerce to assemble and supply MSA's line of General Monitors S5000 Gas Monitors within Saudi Arabia. Sherbiny, a leader in industrial local manufacturing, offering premium equipment and solutions for the oil and gas industry, will assemble the MSA products locally at its facility in Al-Khobar. The facility has been approved by Saudi Aramco under its In-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKTVA) program. IKTVA was established by Saudi Aramco to increase local investment, manufacturing and jobs throughout the kingdom. 'We're very excited to have this product assembly partnership in place,' said Dave Howells, President of MSA International. 'The partnership aligns with MSA's Accelerate strategy, which includes a focus on growing the company's global detection business. By providing local assembly capabilities and supporting Saudi Aramco's IKTVA program, Sherbiny enhances our ability to serve customers in the region, with faster delivery while also strengthening our technical support capacity, quality control and customer service,' he said. Howells added that MSA Safety will expand its local service and training teams to further support Sherbiny and its growing customer base. Majed Sherbiny, Chief Executive Officer for Mohammed Hassan Sherbiny for Commerce, commented: 'At Sherbiny, our core value is customer focus, and we are dedicated to putting the customer at the center of our world,' he said. 'We are proud to be one of the premier partners for Saudi Aramco over the past 35 years, and we are thankful for them in supporting our local manufacturing initiatives that enable us to directly provide the best quality products and services that our customers deserve. 'Our partnership with MSA to locally assemble its state-of-the-art detection technologies, like the S5000 Gas Monitor, represents an exciting new phase in that partnership,' Sherbiny said. 'We view the partnership as a starting point that can lead to more local assembly work over the coming years, as we are committed to fulfilling the Kingdom's Vision 2030 economic development program, alongside Saudi Aramco and its IKTVA initiative.' The S5000 Gas Monitor utilises MSA's proprietary XCell hydrogen sulfide (H2S) sensor with TruCal® technology. This innovative technology reduces the users' total cost of ownership with improved sensor performance in high-risk applications. It is also a direct replacement for customers using the previous model of hydrogen sulfide detectors. Howells noted the Middle East has long been a strategic growth region for MSA Safety. 'This partnership represents an important, cooperative venture that enhances MSA's ability to build a substantial fleet of fixed gas and flame detectors and related services in Saudi Arabia. Like Sherbiny, we welcome the opportunity to support Saudi Aramco's IKTVA program and Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 program by positioning our two organizations to better meet infrastructure and worker safety needs.' - TradeArabia News Service
Zawya
22-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
ADNOC awards contracts worth AED 543mln for Made-in-UAE products
Agreements support the 'Make it in the Emirates' initiative and reduce reliance on imports and create more private-sector jobs for Emiratis Private sector encouraged to capitalize on ADNOC's diverse commercial opportunities and expand manufacturing in the UAE Abu Dhabi, UAE – ADNOC announced today at the 'Make it in the Emirates' forum the award of contracts valued at AED543 million ($147.8 million) to nine of its suppliers for locally made industrial products to be used across its value chain. The agreements were enabled by ADNOC's In-Country Value (ICV) program and span a diverse range of products. These include personal protective equipment (PPE), chemicals for drilling and production, valves, biodiesel and corrosion inhibitors. The agreements will strengthen the resilience of ADNOC's supply chain, reduce reliance on imports and create more private sector jobs for Emiratis. ADNOC's ICV program is providing a platform for businesses to capitalize on its diverse commercial opportunities as it delivers on its plan to locally manufacture AED90 billion ($24.5 billion) worth of products in its procurement pipeline by 2030. Yaser Saeed Almazrouei, ADNOC Executive Director, People, Commercial and Corporate Support, said: 'Through these long-term contracts for made-in-the-UAE products, we are turning our business demand for critical industrial products into tangible opportunities that empower manufacturers in the UAE to grow and compete. These awards highlight the attractive commercial opportunities ADNOC is creating for businesses that are ready to 'Make it in the Emirates'.' Al Ghaith Industries, Union Chlorine LLC, C1 Water Industries LLC, RAK CHEM Industries and EMOCHEM are among the manufacturers awarded supplier contracts. The contracts build on the success of ADNOC's ICV program, which has driven AED242 billion back into the UAE economy and enabled jobs for 17,000 Emiratis in the private sector since 2018. At 'Make it in the Emirates', which is taking place this week in Abu Dhabi as a premier gateway to invest in the UAE's industrial ecosystem, ADNOC has been detailing numerous commercial opportunities across its value chain. Manufacturers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs are encouraged to explore the 'Make it with ADNOC' app, which provides businesses with visibility into products ADNOC plans to purchase, offering a more streamlined and integrated procurement process. About ADNOC ADNOC is a leading diversified energy and petrochemicals group wholly owned by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. ADNOC's objective is to maximize the value of the Emirate's vast hydrocarbon reserves through responsible and sustainable exploration and production to support the United Arab Emirates' economic growth and diversification. To find out more, visit: For media inquiries, please contact: media@
Economy ME
12-05-2025
- Business
- Economy ME
UAE launches Make it in the Emirates national campaign to promote locally-made products
Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, recently witnessed the nationwide launch of a national campaign under the 'Make it in the Emirates' platform to promote UAE-made products. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), brings together nine of the UAE's leading retail and e-commerce platforms to amplify the presence of locally manufactured products, both in-store and online, annually. Running throughout this month, the campaign will feature prominently in the lead-up to Make it in the Emirates 2025. Participating partners – ADNOC Distribution, Noon, Tradeling, Grandiose, Talabat, Carrefour, Lulu, Union Coop and Spinneys – will offer prominent shelf space and dedicated digital storefronts for local products. 'This campaign aligns with the ministry's efforts to enhance collaboration with manufacturers and suppliers across the UAE. This public-private sector collaboration is a pillar of the country's attractive business environment. It also supports the competitiveness of local companies, which benefit from a favorable investment climate, as well as enablers and incentives under the umbrella of Make it in the Emirates,' stated Omar Al Suwaidi, Under-Secretary of MoIAT. Campaign to offer key incentives for local manufacturers The Make it in the Emirates campaign will also offer a comprehensive suite of incentives for manufacturers. These incentives include registration fee exemptions, free digital advertising, tailored onboarding support and customer service, logistics and storage support for up to three months, product registration assistance and the production of promotional videos for social media. The initiative features an annual promotional campaign in collaboration with leading retailers and e-commerce platforms. Participating partners will offer a range of incentives, including prominent product placement on digital platforms, dedicated shelf space in stores, training programs, fee waivers throughout the campaign period and complimentary digital advertising. New manufacturers will also benefit from additional support, such as the creation of free online storefronts, exemption from storage and logistics fees for up to three months, assistance with product registration through relevant authorities and social media promotion support. 'This new initiative reflects the ministry's commitment to raising consumer awareness about the quality of UAE-made products. The campaign falls within MoIAT's initiatives aligned with the UAE's Year of Community 2025 by encouraging people to buy local,' added Al Suwaidi. Read| Make it in the Emirates 2025 unveils agenda: Sustainability, AI, and advanced tech to take center stage Make it in the Emirates 2025 A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the ministry and the Make it in the Emirates campaign partners, represented by Omar Al Suwaidi, Under-Secretary of MoIAT; Engineer Bader Al Lamki, CEO of ADNOC Distribution; Mansoor Al Ghurair, CEO of Noon; Mohamed Al Hashemi, CEO of Union Coop; Günther Helm, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim – Retail, Dr. Mussaab Aboud, CEO of Grandiose; Saifee Rupawala, CEO of Lulu Retail; Pedram Assadi, COO of Talabat; Sunil Kumar, CEO of Spinneys; and Alastair Croker, CEO of Tradeling. The campaign coincides with preparations for Make it in the Emirates 2025, which will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center from May 19-22. The event is the UAE's premier industrial platform, bringing together leading manufacturers, investors, and strategic partners from both the public and private sectors. This year's edition demonstrates the strategic emphasis the country's leadership places on industrial development as a cornerstone of economic growth and technological advancement. Spanning four days, Make it in the Emirates 2025 will explore key topics including AI-driven manufacturing, smart industrial transformation and national content, advanced manufacturing and industrial entrepreneurship, along with major announcements and offtake deals expected across each track.
