Abu dhabi: IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, has concluded its participation at the Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) Forum 2026, showcasing a week of sustained activity across innovation, industrial collaboration, and partnerships totaling over AED 40 billion in commitments.
According to Emirates News Agency, over four days, the IHC Pavilion drew in close to 100,000 visitors and brought together more than 40 group companies, creating a focal point for engagement between industry leaders, policymakers, and global partners. IHC delivered more than 60 Strategic Agreements and Partnerships, while hosting over 40 sessions featuring over 70 expert speakers, reinforcing its role in shaping the UAE's evolving industrial landscape.
IHC's Deal Space at the event served as a catalyst for execution, with partnerships announced across sectors including technology, infrastructure, financial services, logistics, energy, and food security. Announcements such as Alpha Dhabi and TA'ZIZ signing a strategic collaboration for approximately AED 36.7 billion in industrial chemicals investments, NMDC Infra signing an AED 1.046 billion EPC agreement with Lantania for the Fujairah desalination plant, and NMDC Energy's partnership with Borouge were among the highlights.
The breadth of announcements reflected IHC's expanding role in connecting industrial capability, strategic capital, and advanced technologies to support the UAE's long-term economic transformation. Alongside this, the Exchange Hub provided a platform for forward-looking dialogue, hosting discussions on topics ranging from sovereign AI factories to the future design of free zones.
Each day of the IHC Pavilion was guided by a distinct strategic focus aligned with the national vision. The programme began with 'Confidence Through Continuity', highlighting the importance of resilient systems. Day 2's theme, 'UAE First', emphasised localisation and domestic industrial capability. The focus then shifted on Day 3 to 'Turning Capital into Capability', and the final day's theme was 'Engineering the Future'.
Syed Basar Shueb, CEO of IHC, highlighted the significance of MIITE 2026 in the UAE's industrial transformation journey. He stated that IHC's role is to connect capital with operational capability, ensuring that investment translates into resilient supply chains and scalable future-ready platforms.
As a strategic partner to the UAE's In-Country Value (ICV) programme, IHC continued to demonstrate its commitment to localisation and economic resilience through the performance of its group companies. NMDC Energy achieved a leading ICV score of 85.16%, Aldar recorded an ICV score of 71.08%, and Trojan Construction Group achieved an ICV score of 62%.
As MIITE 2026 concludes, IHC reaffirms its commitment to supporting the UAE's industrial development agenda by strengthening in-country value and advancing strategic partnerships. Through its expanding network of platforms, IHC continues to connect global capital with national priorities, reinforcing the UAE's position as a leading hub for investment, innovation, and sustainable economic growth.
Key Highlights and Announcements:
Alpha Dhabi and TA'ZIZ signed a strategic collaboration agreement for approximately USD 10 billion in industrial chemicals investments, supporting the UAE's industrial strategy and strengthening domestic manufacturing and chemicals value chains.