Abu Dhabi: The second edition of the ‘’Make it in the Emirates Forum,” organised by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and ADNOC, is set to commence at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center. Running from 31st May to 1st June, the Forum aligns with the objectives of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology and the Make it in the Emirates initiative, focusing on the theme of ‘Investment, Sustainability, Growth’.
The forum is expected to attract extensive participation from decision makers, government and private sector officials, experts, entrepreneurs, financing entities, investors, startups, and SMEs. Its primary goal is to showcase investment opportunities within the local industrial sector, emphasising the potential for investment, product development, product localization, and redirecting procurement towards the national economy.
The initial session will center on the role of research and development in supporting and enhancing industrial competitiveness. The second session will delve into mechanisms for enhancing industrial value chains and product competitiveness. Finally, the third session will shed light on industrial sustainability and the roadmap to COP28.
The second day of the forum will kick off with a panel discussion titled ‘My Story in the Emirates’, followed by five sessions that revolve around the various aspects of industrial growth. The sessions will include topics, such as leveraging the ICV program for industrial growth, the significant role of industrial zones in supporting the national economy, exploring innovative financing solutions to promote entrepreneurship and industrial businesses.
The Make it in the Emirates Awards ceremony will be held during the forum, honoring companies and individuals who have made significant contributions to bolstering the UAE’s stature as a global manufacturing and innovation hub. The awards encompass 10 categories grouped under four main pillars: Factory of the Future, In-Country Value Contribution, Industrial Enablers, and Leadership and Talent.