Abu dhabi: Osama Amir Fadhel, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Industrial Accelerators Sector at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, emphasized the critical role of the industrial sector in achieving the UAE's Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative. This sector supports sustainability and aims to reduce carbon emissions.
According to Emirates News Agency, WAM, Fadhel highlighted the ministry's engagement through the Make it in the UAE platform during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026. He noted that the industrial sector, with capabilities in heavy industries and areas like artificial intelligence and automation, is pivotal in cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and emission lowering.
Fadhel extended an invitation to local and international investors to join the fifth edition of the Make it in the UAE platform. Scheduled for 4th to 7th May, 2026, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the event promises an integrated package of enablers, incentives, and investment opportunities. These include financing sources and the potential for international partnerships, allowing companies to expand from the UAE to extensive global markets.
He explained that the ministry is committed to supporting sustainability, transitioning to a green economy, and positioning the UAE as a hub for future industries. This involves enhancing collaboration with strategic partners in both public and private sectors to boost industrial productivity and competitiveness, aligning with leadership directives to enhance the industrial sector's contribution to the national GDP.
Fadhel also discussed efforts to build a competitive and resilient industrial ecosystem that supports investors and companies. This includes the National In-Country Value programme and the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies to enhance efficiency and increase the value of national products.
He concluded by noting that these efforts are accelerating industrial growth by enabling the localisation of advanced manufacturing, adoption of AI technologies, and strengthening of national supply chains, while also supporting Emirati talent across various industrial fields.
