MoIAT Announces 16 Strategic Partners For Make It In The Emirates Forum 2024

The upcoming third Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) Forum, set for May 27th and 28th, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, has successfully attracted 16 sponsors across various categories, marking a significant step forward in its mission to bolster investment, sustainability, and growth within the industrial sector. This event is a collaborative effort by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), showcasing a united front to advance the industrial landscape of the UAE.

The forum's sponsorship tiers are divided into Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Bronze categories. Notable Diamond sponsors include Dubai Industrial City, Emirates Development Bank, and Mubadala. The Gold category features prominent entities such as PureHealth, Tawazun Economic Council, Emirates Steel Arkan, AD Ports Group, Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and First Abu Dhabi Bank. The Silver and Bronze categories comprise TAQA, EDGE, Dubai Investments, Etihad Credit Insurance, Emirates Global Aluminium, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone, and UAE Space Agency. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, has lauded these partnerships for their pivotal role in enhancing the forum's capacity to attract key stakeholders and showcase lucrative investment opportunities within the industrial sector.

The forum is not just an event but a strategic initiative aligning with the UAE's broader vision for its industrial sector. It aims to foster industrial partnerships, encourage collaboration, and promote local production initiatives. These objectives are in harmony with the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology's goals, which include providing enablers and incentives through programs like the National In-Country (ICV) Program and the Technology Transformation Program. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADDED, emphasized the forum's role in realizing the ambitions of the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy by focusing on talent development, improving access to finance, facilitating ease of doing business, and drawing both local and international investments.

Supporting UAE's Industrial Growth

Yaser Saeed Almazrouei, Executive Director at ADNOC, expressed pride in ADNOC's contribution to the MIITE Forum. He highlighted ADNOC's commitment to stimulating domestic manufacturing and propelling the UAE's industrial growth forward. The forum will cover a wide range of topics including advancements in the industrial sector, clean energy solutions, food and pharmaceutical manufacturing innovations, industrial investments, and technological transformations.

Empowering Innovation through MIITE Awards

A highlight of the forum will be the MIITE Awards which aim to recognize companies that have made significant contributions towards industrial and technological development, sustainability efforts, and innovation. This initiative underscores the forum's objective to empower national and global companies operating within the UAE's industrial sector. Additionally, it seeks to support startups and entrepreneurs by providing them with a platform to launch their projects.

The third MIITE Forum stands as a testament to the UAE government's dedication to nurturing the industrial sector. By bringing together key stakeholders under one roof to discuss partnerships, local production capabilities, and positioning the UAE as a leading manufacturing and innovation hub, this event is poised to make significant strides in promoting sustainable industrial growth. Moreover, through initiatives like the MIITE Awards, it aims to celebrate innovation among industrial pioneers.

With inputs from WAM