The Make It in the Emirates Forum 2025 has recently announced the opening of visitor and media registration for its fourth edition, the largest industrial gathering in the UAE. Set to take place from May 19 to 22 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the event reflects a strong commitment to fostering industrial growth, increasing investment opportunities and driving economic diversification in the UAE.
The Make It in the Emirates 2025 will hold in-depth discussions and see the release of key studies, providing companies with the resources, insights and networks needed to thrive in an evolving global landscape. It also supports the UAE’s vision for sustainable industrial development, aligning with the Operation 300 Billion Strategy.
“This forum and its accompanying exhibitions have evolved into a regional and international platform, capitalizing on vast investment opportunities in smart manufacturing, sustainable industrialization and advanced technologies,” stated Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, at the event’s announcement last year.
Forum to showcase investment opportunities in key sectors
This edition will mark a significant leap in both size and procurement commitments that drive economic diversification and long-term value creation. As the region’s leading industrial event, Make It in the Emirates 2025 presents unprecedented investment and business opportunities, offering direct access to pre-approved industrial projects in high-growth sectors, supported by the government.
The exhibition will also feature a diverse range of sectors, including manufacturing, renewable energy, advanced technology and logistics, along with showcases of heritage crafts and innovative services.
“The fourth edition of the Make it in the Emirates Forum will be characterized by collaboration between the public and private sectors, including the partnership between MoIAT and ADNEC, benefitting from both sectors’ logistical capabilities, financial solutions, and incentives to enhance the forum’s impact,” added Al Jaber.
He explained that this edition will create promising opportunities for investors to establish and expand their businesses, helping them to access key markets and boost their products’ competitiveness regionally and globally.
Visitor numbers to surge over 20,000 in 2025
The organization of the Make It in the Emirates Forum embodies the leadership’s vision to position the UAE as a global platform for industry. It also underscores the attractiveness of the country’s regulatory environment and the advanced infrastructure it provides, in line with its strategic efforts to become a global center for advanced industry and innovation.
The Make It in the Emirates 2025 is led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, the UAE Ministry of Culture, and ADNOC, and is organised by ADNEC Group.
The upcoming edition is expected to unveil more purchasing agreements for UAE-based industrial companies, building on the AED143 billion, comprising 2,000 products for local manufacturing, already announced through previous editions.
The previous editions witnessed the announcement of new enablers and incentives, including competitive financing solutions for industrial companies worth AED16 billion via Emirates Development Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and Mashreq Bank, including AED3.1 billion in technology financing.
In 2025, exhibition space is also expected to grow to more than 50,000 square meters, and anticipated visitor numbers of over 20,000 compared to 6,1000 visitors in 2024.
