ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, May 20, 2025 — The UAE has officially launched the fourth edition of the “Make it in the Emirates” initiative, reinforcing its goal of becoming a prominent player in the global manufacturing and technological landscape.
Under the banner “Advanced Industries. Accelerated,” this four-day event gathers over 700 exhibitors and more than 50,000 registered attendees, showcasing numerous investments and strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing the UAE’s industrial prowess through its National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology.
During his opening speech, His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, reiterated the UAE’s dedication to cultivating resilient, innovative industries that compete globally. “Thanks to the vision of our leadership, we are creating an inclusive, varied, and sustainable economy. The future is Made in the UAE,” declared Dr. Al Jaber.
The 2025 event builds on substantial agreements worth over USD 45.8 billion related to more than 4,800 products across 12 key sectors, such as aerospace, clean energy, agriculture technology, and advanced electronics. Additionally, a new USD 272 million Emirates Growth Fund has been introduced to facilitate tech-oriented and SME-driven industrial growth, complemented by USD 4.08 billion in competitive financing provided by the UAE’s major banks.
This year’s edition arrives at a time of increasing global demand for high-tech, sustainable, and localized production. Since its inception in 2021, “Make it in the Emirates” has emerged as a critical driver of the UAE’s industrial evolution. The country recorded industrial exports of USD 53.7 billion in 2024, marking a 68% increase since 2020, and the sector’s contribution to GDP rose to USD 57.3 billion. Through the National In-Country Value (ICV) program, approximately USD 94.5 billion has been invested back into the economy, generating over 22,000 private-sector roles for Emiratis. Concurrently, UAE’s foreign trade surpassed USD 1.36 trillion last year, underscoring its growing significance as a strategic market connector on the global stage.
“Make it in the Emirates” 2025 represents the largest iteration of the platform to date, providing international investors and manufacturers with direct access to one of the world’s most strategically advantageous and progressive economies.