The fourth edition of Make it in the Emirates is witnessing unprecedented engagement from the UAE’s top business enablers, investment firms, and financial institutions, reaffirming the event’s role as a central driver of industrial growth and economic diversification in the Emirates.
Organized by ADNEC Group and hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), and ADNOC, the event is being held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi and runs until May 22.
This year’s edition features participation from more than 720 exhibitors, marking a significant expansion in scope and influence.
A dedicated section of the exhibition highlights key organizations propelling the UAE’s industrial strategy forward. Notable participants include International Holding Company (IHC), First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mubadala Investment Company, Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX), KEZAD Group, and others.
Their collective presence highlights a strong, unified commitment to empowering manufacturers, fostering strategic partnerships, and enhancing access to capital, infrastructure, and export opportunities — solidifying the UAE’s position as a regional hub for industrial innovation and sustainable economic development.
Business leaders in full support of the event
Mohammad Al Kamali, Chief Industry and Trade Officer at ADIO, commented: “Make it in the Emirates is the UAE’s launchpad for global industrial growth. As co-host of this year’s edition, ADIO is advancing this momentum by driving investment, promoting advanced manufacturing, and supporting local and global industrial growth while solidifying Abu Dhabi’s position as a world-class industrial hub.
“This impactful forum is our moment to showcase the emirate’s globally competitive ecosystem and the scale of its diverse local industries. By fostering international trade partnerships and enhancing export opportunities, ADIO is reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as a key player in global supply chains, accelerating the emirate’s economic growth.”
Abdullah Al Hameli, CEO, Economic Cities and Free Zones, AD Ports Group, said: “KEZAD Group is driven by Abu Dhabi’s vision for a diversified economy that harnesses advanced technologies for sustainable industrial development.
“KEZAD is committed to facilitating industry-wide manufacturing that continues to push boundaries and excels in establishing market presence and growth for regional and global businesses.”
Dr. Bakheet Al Katheeri, CEO of Mubadala’s UAE Investments Platform, added: “Since its inception, Mubadala has been guided by a clear purpose: to accelerate economic diversification and strengthen the foundations of the UAE economy. We have focused on building national champions that drive industrial growth and serve on a global scale.
“This commitment goes beyond investment. It reflects our ambition to create lasting impact, support local manufacturing, empower Emirati talent, and reinforce resilient supply chains. Together with our partners and the UAE’s visionary leadership, we remain focused on shaping a thriving and sustainable economic future.”
Ahmed Al Khoori, Senior Vice President – Strategy and Excellence, EDGE, stated: “This partnership represents a powerful synergy between EDGE’s expertise in advanced technology and the UAE’s vision for a vigorous, self-sufficient industrial sector.
“By working alongside Make it in the Emirates, we are advancing an ecosystem where innovation thrives, manufacturing evolves, and the nation’s technological leadership is strengthened. It’s about creating tangible impact — developing homegrown capabilities, nurturing new opportunities, and setting new benchmarks for industrial excellence.”
As Make it in the Emirates 2025 progresses, the strong presence of the nation’s leading organizations underscores the UAE’s holistic approach to advancing industrial development — seamlessly aligning policy, investment, infrastructure, and innovation.
The exhibition serves as a dynamic platform where industry leaders, government stakeholders, and investors converge to shape the future of manufacturing, forge strategic collaborations, and unlock new avenues for sustainable growth across the region and beyond.
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