Abu dhabi: The fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) is scheduled to take place from May 4th to 7th at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi. It is hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, ADNOC, and L’IMAD Holding Company, and organized by the ADNEC Group.
According to Emirates News Agency, the launch of MIITE 2026 aligns with the Cabinet’s approval of strategic initiatives aimed at bolstering the UAE’s industrial sector, ensuring business continuity, and enhancing the national economy’s readiness. MIITE 2026 focuses on transforming national priorities into tangible economic momentum by exploring the UAE’s integrated industrial ecosystem. This event brings together manufacturers, investors, SMEs, startups, job seekers, and the public to expand procurement channels, forge partnerships, and secure supply chains.
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, emphasized the UAE’s commitment to developing the industrial sector, which is crucial for economic resilience and sustainable growth. He highlighted that the newly approved initiatives will promote a more sustainable industrial model, contributing significantly to the next growth phase. These initiatives provide a vision for accelerating economic growth through an ecosystem that stimulates demand, facilitates financing, and enhances decision-making readiness, thus reinforcing national companies’ competitiveness and supply chain resilience.
Dr. Al Jaber also noted that MIITE 2026 is designed to translate this ambitious agenda into real opportunities and impactful projects, showcasing the UAE’s strong industrial foundations and innovations. It positions industry as a primary engine of economic growth by empowering investors, accelerating AI and technology adoption, and enhancing the competitiveness of national products.
The Cabinet-approved initiatives include establishing a AED1 billion national industrial resilience fund to support vital industries, enhance supply chains, and build strategic stockpiles in key sectors. Additionally, the National In-Country Value (ICV) Programme will become a mandatory framework for all federal entities, further supporting local industry. A new policy will also boost the presence of UAE-made products in retail and e-commerce, starting with essential goods.
The National Industrial Data Committee, chaired by Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, will accelerate strategic industrial data collection and integration to support faster decision-making. The fifth edition of MIITE will feature over 1,100 exhibitors across 12 sectors and introduce procurement opportunities to localize the production of approximately 5,000 products. SMEs represent 61 percent of participants, and the platform is expected to attract over 120,000 visitors, including international stakeholders.
MIITE 2026 will showcase new industrial initiatives and advancements in manufacturing, including robotics and AI-powered solutions, driving the UAE’s industrial resilience from policy to practice.