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ADNEC Group has announced that Tawazun Council will serve as a Sector Enabling Partner for Defence in the fourth edition of Make it in the Emirates.
As the UAE’s flagship industrial investment platform, Make it in the Emirates 2025 is a key driver of manufacturing and technological advancement, providing a global platform for innovation, collaboration, and investment.
Dr Nasser Humaid Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of Tawazun Council, said, “Tawazun Council’s participation in Make it in the Emirates reflects its commitment to supporting the UAE’s strategic vision of building an advanced and sustainable national industrial base. The event serves as a leading platform that brings together decision-makers, industry peers, experts, and entrepreneurs, enabling constructive dialogue and real opportunities to strengthen the local manufacturing ecosystem and foster cross-sector partnerships.
“We, at Tawazun Council, reaffirm the importance of aligning national efforts to achieve self-reliance in key sectors within the defence and security industries. These sectors are essential pillars of economic sovereignty and national resilience. Accordingly, we remain focused on empowering national talent, driving innovation, and nurturing an investment ecosystem that enables local companies to thrive both regionally and globally.”
He added that the Council is also committed to supporting economic growth and advancing the country’s long-term development goals, including the UAE 2031 vision and the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, Operation 300bn.
Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group, commented, “Make it in the Emirates is a cornerstone event for shaping the future of manufacturing, technology, and industrial investment in the UAE. Tawazun Council’s role as a Sector Enabling Partner will be key in advancing localisation efforts and developing technological innovation in key strategic sectors. Their expertise in defence and security industries aligns with our shared vision of accelerating industrial self-sufficiency and economic diversification.”
Taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 19th to 22nd May, Make it in the Emirates is hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, organised by ADNEC Group, and held in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and ADNOC.
Spanning 50,000 square metres, the event promotes industrial growth and sustainability. With participation from over 500 exhibiting companies, across 12 key sectors, it serves as a catalyst for investment, innovation, and market expansion.