Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the fifth edition of 'Make it in the Emirates', which brought together leading local, regional, and international companies to showcase technological innovations and solutions aimed at accelerating industrial transformation and enhancing the competitiveness of national products.
According to Emirates News Agency, the event is hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, ADNOC, and L'IMAD Holding Company, and is organized by ADNEC Group under the theme 'Advanced Industry. Emerging Stronger.' H.H. Sheikh Zayed toured the exhibition and visited several national companies to review their innovations and industrial projects, contributing to economic diversification and fostering an innovation-driven ecosystem for future industries.
H.H. Sheikh Zayed emphasized the event's importance in supporting the growth of national industries by enabling a supportive business environment for startups, encouraging strategic public-private partnerships in the industrial sector, and driving investment in priority sectors. During his tour, he was briefed on key initiatives and projects showcased by national companies across various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, defence, medical technologies, shipbuilding, industrial equipment, and agriculture.
'Make it in the Emirates' is witnessing strong participation, with the number of exhibitors increasing by 73% compared to the previous edition. The exhibition spans 88,000 square metres and features platforms such as the Technology Industries Forum, Startup Platform, Smart Industries Forum, and House of Industry. It includes 1,245 exhibiting companies and over 2,000 specialised exhibitors, showcasing more than 5,000 products, with small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurs accounting for 61% of total participants.
The event also features special experiences, including The Industry Museum, Industry NextGen, The Intelligence Hub, and The Quality Hub, each highlighting various aspects of industrial innovation, the UAE's industrial journey, and providing support for integration into national supply chains and global markets.