ABU DHABI – The UAE is preparing for the fifth edition of its flagship industrial event, the Make It In The Emirates Forum 2026. Scheduled to take place from May 4 to May 7, 2026, at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the forum serves as the premier gateway for international manufacturers and investors to enter the region’s rapidly expanding market.
The event is a central pillar of the UAE’s “Operation 300Bn” strategy, which aims to raise the industrial sector’s contribution to the national GDP to AED 300 billion by 2031.
Driving National Transformation
Under the patronage of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), the 2026 forum focuses on converting national ambition into large-scale production. With a track record of showcasing over AED 143 billion in offtake agreements in previous years, the event has become a critical platform for deal-making and strategic networking.
“Make It In The Emirates is where advanced technology, national ambition, and execution converge,” stated H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology. “It empowers companies of all sizes to manufacture, scale, and export from the UAE to the rest of the world.”
Make It In The Emirates 2026 brings manufacturers, investors, and global partners together to drive industrial growth in Abu Dhabi.
يجمع اصنع في الإمارات 2026 المصنعين والمستثمرين والشركاء العالميين لدفع الصناعة في أبوظبي إلى الأمام.
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— Abu Dhabi Investment Office (@InvestAbuDhabi) April 15, 2026
12 Key Sectors in Focus
The 2026 edition will highlight investment opportunities across 12 unique industrial sectors, including Advanced Technology (AI, Industry 4.0), Healthcare (Pharma, Medical Tech), and Heavy Industry (Aerospace, Defense, Maritime).
Why Manufacturers are Flocking to Abu Dhabi
The forum offers global partners a direct roadmap for setting up operations in the UAE. Key benefits highlighted for the 2026 session include access to the UAE’s strategic global location, robust logistics connectivity, and competitive financing through partners like Emirates Development Bank (EDB).
Registration Now Open
Manufacturers, technology providers, and investors looking to capitalize on the UAE’s industrial boom can now secure their attendance.
Event Dates: May 4 – May 7, 2026
Venue: ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi
Registration Link: https://registration.xporience.com/registration/?token=a1MHjr6oGecTkND&badge_name=visitor
