Abu Dhabi, UAE — Make it in the Emirates 2026, the UAE’s national platform for driving industrial growth and transformation, has announced IHC as an investment partner for its fifth and largest edition, taking place from 4 to 7 May at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
Hosted by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT), co-hosted by the UAE Ministry of Culture, Abu Dhabi Investment Office, ADNOC, and L’IMAD Holding Company, and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, this year’s edition marks the largest iteration in the event’s history, bringing together local manufacturers, emerging start-ups, global investors, policymakers, and international buyers, and reinforcing the platform's position as a key driver of industrial growth and a strategic hub for economic collaboration.
As the UAE’s largest listed company, with a market capitalisation of AED 876 billion, and one of the world’s largest investment conglomerates, IHC focuses on building dynamic, multi-sector value networks that deliver sustainable economic impact, reaffirming its commitment to driving the UAE’s industrial and economic development agenda, by contributing to the growth of the national industrial sector and solidifying Make it in the Emirates’ position as one of the leading platforms supporting this strategic vision.
IHC’s participation in Make it in the Emirates 2026 builds on the strong momentum generated by the 2025 edition, where it unveiled over 30 deals and strategic initiatives, launched 12 innovative products, and announced major expansion plans for its factories and facilities operating in priority sectors, reflecting its ongoing commitment to enhancing production capabilities and strengthening national industrial value chains.
Additionally, IHC brought together more than 25 companies under its pavilion, facilitating major industrial commitments valued at over AED 5.6 billion through memoranda of understanding (MoUs), strategic partnerships, and development projects.
The group also forged 107 potential partnerships across the engineering, Industry 4.0, data centres, and energy transition sectors, solidifying its role as a catalyst for innovation and a key contributor to the UAE’s In-Country Value programme objectives.
For the 2026 edition, IHC is strategically positioned to deliver an even greater impact across a range of critical sectors, with 32 companies presenting cutting-edge innovations, strategic partnerships, and investment opportunities.
IHC will showcase significant advancements in AI, energy transition, infrastructure, and financial services, highlighting its commitment to accelerating industrial growth, localisation, and sustainable long-term value creation within the UAE.
By promoting advanced manufacturing technologies, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and unlocking investment opportunities, Make it in the Emirates 2026 plays a central role in strengthening the UAE’s industrial ecosystem and advancing its national agenda for economic diversification.
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Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) is the UAE's annual national platform for driving industrial growth. Now in its fifth edition, MIITE convenes policymakers, industry leaders, global investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators to forge strategic partnerships, mobilise investment, and accelerate the adoption of advanced manufacturing and AI across priority sectors.
Since its inception, the platform has facilitated procurement and offtake agreements worth billions of dirhams. MIITE has driven AED 473Bn+ into the national economy through the In-Country Value (ICV) programme, while expanding access to international markets through the UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs).
Hosted by MoIAT and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in strategic partnership with the UAE Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and ADNOC, MIITE supports the UAE's broader ambitions for economic diversification and industrial competitiveness under the “We the UAE 2031” and “UAE Centennial 2071” national visions.
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About the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT):
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) of the United Arab Emirates shapes industrial policies, advances technology transformation, enhances the competitiveness of the national industrial sector, and develops the UAE’s quality infrastructure. These efforts support the growth of a sustainable and advanced industrial economy, recognising industry as a cornerstone of the national economy and security, contributing to stability, continuity, and resilience in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Established in July 2020, the Ministry was created to empower the national industrial sector and accelerate industrial transformation across the UAE. MoIAT builds strategic partnerships and leads national initiatives that support the growth of future industries, strengthen economic resilience, and attract industrial investment.
The Ministry works to advance the objectives of the National Industry and Advanced Technology Strategy, strengthen supply chain resilience, support technology transformation and expand access to global markets. It focuses on accelerating the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies across priority sectors, including food security, healthcare, defence, space, aerospace and digital economy.
MoIAT also enhances national In-Country Value (ICV), supports entrepreneurship, and empowers Emirati talent, contributing to the competitiveness of UAE-manufactured products in both local and international markets.
