Hosting Abu Dhabi During the period from May 4 to 7 of this year, the fifth edition of the “Make in the Emirates” Forum and Exhibition is an event that reflects the country’s acceleration towards consolidating its position as a global industrial center based on technology and competitiveness, in light of a global economy facing complex challenges and rising geopolitical tensions.
The forum is gaining increasing importance after it has transcended its role as an exhibition platform, to become a strategic tool to advance local manufacturing and enhance flexibility Supply chainsAnd building a more diversified and sustainable economy.
Accelerated growth and investment momentum
The objectives of the current session reflect the broad scope of influence, with it expected to attract about 140,000 visitors from investors and decision makers, compared to 122,000 in the previous edition, in addition to the participation of more than 1,100 exhibitors and partners across 12 industrial sectors..
The event also aims to localize the manufacturing of about 5,000 products, compared to 4,800 products previously, while providing more than 1,500 job opportunities for citizens in Industrial sector.
This momentum enhances the ability of national products to expand regionally and internationally, by opening new channels for export and building strategic partnerships, transforming the forum into an integrated space that combines investment opportunities and industrial ambitions.
The forum also consolidates its position as a platform that brings together industry leaders, investors and policy makers to shape and formulate the features of the future industry, so that the current session turns into a platform for decision-making through the launch of qualitative initiatives that include the “Museum of Industry,” the “Intelligence Platform,” and the “Quality Infrastructure Platform,” while supporting small and medium-sized companies, which represent about 60% of the total 1,161 exhibitors, in a way that enhances innovation and strengthens the production base, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office..
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Make in the Emirates Forum and Exhibition (Agencies)
The industry is at the heart of transformation
In an exclusive comment to Al-Nahar, economic expert Ahmed Adel confirms that “Make in the Emirates” reflects a qualitative transition towards a more balanced production economy, indicating that strengthening local manufacturing is no longer an option, but rather a strategic necessity in light of the turmoil in global supply chains..
He adds that this trend enhances the state’s ability to absorb external shocks and increases the flexibility of the economy by building a production base capable of meeting local demand and expanding to foreign markets..
A package of decisions to enhance competitiveness
In parallel, the UAE government adopted a package of decisions to support the industrial sector, most notably the establishment of an industrial resilience fund worth one billion dirhams to localize vital industries, strengthen supply chains, and accelerate the adoption of technologies. artificial intelligenceIn addition to expanding the scope of the “National Content Program” to a mandatory framework that includes government agencies and national companies, which directs demand towards local products and enhances their presence in markets and digital platforms..
These measures aim to raise levels of self-sufficiency, build a strategic stock of vital products, and strengthen industrial value chains, in a way that supports the country’s economic security..
Growth spurt
In continuation of his statements, Ahmed Adel expects that this package of policies will contribute to accelerating the pace Growth Industrial sector and increasing the sector’s contribution to the gross domestic product, by enhancing production efficiency and improving… Competitiveness For UAE exports in Global markets.
He believes that the economic impact of the next stage will be embodied in deepening the processes of localization of vital industries and reducing the gap in dependence on imports, thus enhancing the flexibility and stability of the economy in the face of external shocks, in addition to generating quality job opportunities with added value, which supports the path of economic sustainability in the medium and long term..
In general, “Make in the UAE 2026” reflects a strategic shift in the path of national industry, from offering opportunities to creating them, and with the integration of policies and investment momentum, the UAE continues to establish a more flexible and globally competitive industrial model..
