The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology has announced the agenda and official theme for the highly anticipated fourth edition of \u201cMake it in the Emirates,\u201d set to take place from May 19 to 22, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). With the theme \u201cAccelerating Advanced Industries,\u201d the event will serve as a catalyst for industrial growth, innovation, and investment, both locally and internationally.<\/p>\n
During a press conference held at Emirates Towers in Dubai, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber highlighted the significance of the event, underscoring its alignment with the UAE\u2019s ambitious industrial strategy and its commitment to economic diversification.<\/p>\n
A Platform for Innovation and Growth<\/strong> Dr. Al Jaber emphasized that the UAE\u2019s success stems from the visionary leadership of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the strategic foresight of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. He noted that \u201cMake it in the Emirates\u201d is central to advancing local industry, creating jobs, and building a resilient, knowledge-based economy.<\/p>\n Impressive Industrial Achievements<\/strong> A Record-Breaking Edition<\/strong> Empowering Talent and Celebrating Heritage<\/strong> Driving Global Partnerships<\/strong> Special Highlights and Awards<\/strong> Looking to the Future<\/strong> A National Invitation to Innovate<\/strong> In short, the fourth edition of \u201cMake it in the Emirates\u201d is poised to be a landmark event, cementing the UAE\u2019s position as a regional and global hub for advanced industries, innovation, and sustainable economic development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" From May 19 to 22, the UAE will host the fourth edition of \u201cMake it in the Emirates\u201d at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, spotlighting innovation, advanced manufacturing, AI, and industrial transformation, while offering major investment and partnership opportunities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":12779,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[234],"class_list":["post-12778","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-english-stories","tag-made-in-uae"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12778","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12778"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12778\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12780,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12778\/revisions\/12780"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12779"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12778"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12778"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12778"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nThe event will explore crucial topics over four days, including smart industrial transformation, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, national content development, entrepreneurship, and major procurement deals. Notably, it will feature a dedicated pavilion celebrating Emirati craftsmanship and heritage industries.<\/p>\n
\nSince the launch of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology in 2021, the UAE has seen remarkable growth in its industrial sector. Industrial exports soared to AED 197 billion in 2024, a 68% rise from 2020. Local spending through the national content program reached AED 347 billion. These achievements, Al Jaber stressed, are not mere numbers\u2014they reflect real factories, real jobs, and a stronger national economy.<\/p>\n
\nThe 2025 edition promises to be the largest to date, with over 671 exhibitors\u201414 times more than last year\u2014and an expanded exhibition area of 68,000 square meters. Organizers expect over 30,000 visitors, including industry leaders, innovators, and investors. The event will showcase opportunities across 12 critical sectors, unveil new financing solutions, and announce groundbreaking projects and procurement contracts.<\/p>\n
\nA key highlight will be the \u201cManufacturers\u201d job fair, offering over 1,200 job opportunities with 100 companies. The event also places a spotlight on women in industry, youth empowerment, and the role of national talent in driving industrial progress. For the first time, the Ministry of Culture will host a pavilion featuring 40 live demonstrations of traditional Emirati crafts.<\/p>\n
\nOfficials emphasized that \u201cMake it in the Emirates\u201d offers unparalleled opportunities for both local and international investors to forge industrial and technological partnerships, supported by the UAE\u2019s strategic location, world-class infrastructure, and competitive business environment.<\/p>\n
\nThe event will introduce several new initiatives, including a startup competition focused on industrial AI innovations. Additionally, prestigious awards such as the \u201cMake it in the Emirates Awards\u201d and \u201cNational Content Day Awards\u201d will recognize excellence in manufacturing, innovation, and heritage preservation.<\/p>\n
\nWith its ambitious agenda, the fourth edition will not only highlight the UAE\u2019s industrial achievements but also set the stage for the next phase of growth. Key discussions will center around global supply chain resilience, smart manufacturing, AI integration, and sustainable industrial practices.<\/p>\n
\nAs Dr. Al Jaber concluded, \u201cMake it in the Emirates\u201d is more than an event\u2014it\u2019s a movement driving the UAE\u2019s industrial renaissance. He extended an open invitation to investors and entrepreneurs worldwide to join this journey and be part of the UAE\u2019s dynamic industrial future.<\/p>\n