‘Make it in the Emirates Forum’ opens in Abu Dhabi

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The second edition of the “Make it in the Emirates Forum”, organised by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and ADNOC, kicked off today at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre.

The two-day forum aligns with the objectives of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology and the Make it in the Emirates initiative, focusing on the theme of “Investment, Sustainability, Growth”.

The forum is expected to attract extensive participation from decision-makers, government and private sector officials, experts, entrepreneurs, financing entities, investors, startups and SMEs.

The 2nd edition of the #MakeItInTheEmirates forum kicks off today, organized by #MoIAT @AbuDhabiDED and @ADNOCGroup , with participation from regional and global experts, investors and decision makers across the industrial sector pic.twitter.com/XTEZzl26Is

— وزارة الصناعة والتكنولوجيا المتقدمة (@MoIATUAE) May 31, 2023

Its primary goal is to showcase investment opportunities within the local industrial sector, emphasising the potential for investment, product development, product localisation, and redirecting procurement towards the national economy.

By prioritising ICV-certified entities, the Forum aims to drive economic growth and support the development of local industries. Moreover, the Forum offers a valuable networking and knowledge exchange platform for industrial community members, both locally and internationally.

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