In line with the objectives of the National Strategy for Advanced Industry and Technology, and under the umbrella of the “Make it in the Emirates” initiative, the third edition of the “Make it in the Emirates” forum is set to take place on May 28 and 29 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre under the theme “Investment, Sustainability, Growth.” The forum serves as a significant annual platform highlighting key potentials, incentives, and viable investment opportunities in the advanced industry and technology sector in the United Arab Emirates.
Organized by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development and the Adnoc Group, the event will host prominent local and international participants. It aims to discuss future trends, growth opportunities, expansion, partnerships, investments, exchange experiences, and solutions that support the industrial, technological, localization, sustainability, and innovation growth of companies.
The forum also includes the “Make it in the Emirates Awards,” which celebrate companies and industrial leaders contributing significantly to industrial, technological, localization, sustainability, and innovation achievements.
Omar Al Suwaidi, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, emphasized that the forum aligns with the leadership’s directives to enhance a conducive and stimulating environment, creating hundreds of industrial investment opportunities annually. It supports the growth and competitiveness of the UAE industry, offering all possibilities and incentives for investors through the ministry’s programs. These include the National Content Program, leveraging local purchasing power for industrial sector growth, and the Technological Transformation Program, supporting the efficiency and sustainability of industrial companies.
Al Suwaidi stated that the second edition of the forum witnessed significant growth in commitments from leading companies in the country, amounting to AED 120 billion to be invested in the coming years. The number of locally manufacturable products also increased to over 1400 compared to 300 products announced in the first edition of the forum. Additionally, supportive financing solutions were announced, totaling AED 6 billion through strategic partnerships with financial institutions in the country, such as First Abu Dhabi Bank and Mashreq Bank. The forum attracted over 5000 participants, including officials, investors, manufacturers, major local and international industrial companies, technology developers, government entities, and financial institutions.