Osama Amir Fadhel, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Industrial Accelerators Sector at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, said the industrial sector is a central pillar in supporting the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative by advancing sustainability efforts and reducing carbon emissions.

Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026, Fadhel said the ministry’s participation is being showcased through the Make it in the UAE platform.

He explained that the industrial sector, which includes heavy industries along with sectors driven by artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced technologies, plays a key role in lowering costs, improving operational efficiency, and reducing emissions.

Fadhel invited local and international investors, as well as companies seeking long-term growth opportunities in the region, to participate in the fifth edition of “Make it in the UAE,” taking place from May 4 to 7, 2026, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

He said Make it in the UAE 2026 will offer a comprehensive package of incentives, enablers, investment opportunities, and financing solutions, along with opportunities to establish international partnerships, enabling companies to expand from the UAE into markets serving more than three billion people globally.

Fadhel added that the ministry is strengthening partnerships across the public and private sectors to support sustainability, accelerate the green transition, and reinforce the UAE’s position as a global hub for future industries, while boosting industrial productivity and competitiveness in line with the Make it in the UAE framework.

He emphasized that efforts to build a competitive, resilient, and future-ready industrial ecosystem, through the National In-Country Value program and the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, are accelerating industrial growth by supporting advanced manufacturing, the adoption of artificial intelligence, stronger supply chains, Emirati talent development, and expanded industrial capabilities.