This year the event will focus on 12 key sectors this year, including food, beverage, and agricultural technology, aerospace, automobiles and defence, pharma and medical technology, ship, maritime and boat manufacturing, metals and fabrications, handicrafts, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, Industry 4.0, chemicals, plastics, and sustainable materials, machinery and equipment, electrical equipment and electronics, construction and materials, as well as future energy and industrial decarbonisation.
Impact-Driven Agenda
Day 1 –
Enhances the UAE’s focus on strengthening industrial resilience through the creation of a stable, innovation-driven ecosystem that supports long-term growth amid global disruption.
Day 2 –
Focus is placed on the UAE’s National In-Country Value program and its role in translating opportunities into measurable business results.
Day 3 –
It showcases how AI, robotics, smart mobility, and autonomous systems are accelerating industrial performance across the UAE.
Day 4 –
On the final day of the event, participants will find out how strategic partnerships, financing solutions, and youth-focused initiatives are unlocking the UAE’s industrial potential.
Make It in the Emirates Awards
In recognition of excellence and innovation in the industrial sector, the MIITE Awards are one of MoIAT’s key initiatives. This event honors pioneers, visionaries, and game-changers who are shaping the future of industry in the UAE and around the world.
Award Categories
- Quality & Compliance Award
- Tech Frontier Award
- National Industrial Growth Award
- Next-Generation Industrial Leader Award
- Inspirational Industrial Leader Award
- UAE Traditional Craft Award
Key Partners
The initiative brings together a strong ecosystem of stakeholders across investment, enablement, and sector support. Key investment partners include IHC and Mubadala. Supporting the initiative on the enablement front are Ministry of Investment UAE, Invest UAE, KEZAD Group (part of AD Ports Group), NMDC Group, Modon, Emirates Development Bank, EDGE, and 2.0.
Sector enabling partners such as Tawazun Council and Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority further strengthen the ecosystem, alongside sector partners like EMSTEEL and Emirates Global Aluminium.
Additional support comes from partners including the Emirates Growth Fund as Growth Capital Partner, Etihad Rail (Etihad Rail DB) as Industrial Partner, PureHealth as ICV Partner, Dubai Islamic Bank as Banking Partner, and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank as Registration Partner, along with associations such as WIO Bank PJSC and Pipetec.
Experiences
House of Industry
It will showcase landmark achievements, national champions, and future ambitions of the UAE’s industrial development. Visitors learn about how industry shapes economic growth, resilience, and opportunity across the country through immersive storytelling and interactive displays.
The Quality Hub
It will provide an overview of the standards, systems, and certifications that support trust in UAE-made products. The purpose of this showcase is to showcase the best practices in quality, compliance, and performance, so that manufacturers and investors can gain a better understanding of how quality contributes to global competitiveness, export readiness, and long-term value.
Industry NextGen
It is a launchpad for emerging industrial innovators. Entrepreneurs can connect with investors, partners, and policymakers, showcasing scalable ideas and real-world solutions. In the UAE’s fast-evolving industrial ecosystem, the hub supports growth, collaboration, and access to opportunities.
Featuring a highly targeted audience of decision-makers, Make it in the Emirates 2026 facilitates strategic partnerships, focused commercial dialogue, and increased visibility for companies looking to participate in the UAE’s expanding industrial landscape.
