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DUBAI (WAM)
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, has approved multiple decisions during the Cabinet meeting, and reviewed the preparations for the 5th Make it in the Emirates platform.
Decisions include establishing a National Industrial Resilience Fund with a capital of Dh1 billion to support the localisation of critical industries, and strengthen supply chain resilience in the UAE.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said, “We have approved a comprehensive package of initiatives and measures to strengthen the industrial sector nationally, including the establishment of an Dh1 billion National Industrial Resilience Fund to boost localisation within key industries, bolster supply chain resilience, and accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence in manufacturing, operations, and planning.
"We also approved the expansion of the National In-Country Value Programme, mandating it across federal government entities and national companies, alongside a policy to ensure Emirati products are prioritised by retail outlets and digital platforms. Our objective is clear: to achieve full localisation of more than 5,000 essential products.
"We reviewed preparations for the launch of the ‘Make it in the Emirates 2026’ platform, which will bring together thousands of investors, manufacturers, and industry leaders from around the world next month in Abu Dhabi.
"The UAE continues to consolidate its position as a global hub for industry and economic growth with renewed confidence and determination."
The fund will support the localisation of critical industries, strengthen supply chains, and further increase the country’s self-sufficiency. It will enhance industrial readiness for vital products, ensure continuity of supply, and strengthen economic security, while leveraging artificial intelligence in forecasting and risk management.
It will also support the expansion of local manufacturing, the development of strategic reserves, and the advancement of industrial value chains across priority sectors.
Fund resources will be allocated in line with national priorities, including food security and key industrial sectors such as manufacturing, primary metals, mechanical, electrical and chemical industries, pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients, medical supplies, advanced technology, and construction.
The Cabinet approved amendments to the National In-Country Value Programme, transitioning it from an incentive-based framework to a mandatory model across selected sectors, including federal entities and companies in which the government holds 25% or more.
The decision directs government and institutional demand towards priority national products, strengthens supply continuity, enhances supply chain readiness, and supports self-sufficiency, positioning government spending as a tool to localise critical industries and strengthen national industrial security.
The Cabinet approved a policy to strengthen the presence of national products across retail outlets and digital platforms. It aims to increase the visibility of UAE-manufactured products, raise consumer awareness, enable integration into major supply chains, and support market stability and continuity of supply.
The first phase will focus on essential products with scalable local production, including bottled water, dairy products, eggs, fresh and chilled poultry, bread, flour, locally packaged vegetable oils, and seasonal vegetables. Implementation will be coordinated with relevant entities, private sector partners, retailers, and digital platforms, with dedicated space allocated to Made-in-UAE products in line with defined standards.
The Cabinet reviewed preparations for the fifth edition of the Make it in the Emirates platform, to be held from May 4-7 at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi. The event is expected to attract more than 120,000 visitors, alongside more than 1,000 exhibitors across 12 industrial sectors, with SMEs accounting for 61% of them.
The event will announce procurement opportunities and support the localisation of critical products, reducing reliance on single sources and strengthening supply chain resilience. It will also launch initiatives including the Startups Hub, the Quality Infrastructure Platform, and House of Industry as a national museum documenting the development of industry in the UAE.
The Cabinet approved the establishment of a National Industrial Data Committee, chaired by Hasan Jassim Al Nowais, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, with representatives from relevant federal and local entities.
The committee will identify priority industrial data, accelerate its availability, strengthen integration with national systems, address data challenges, and propose solutions to ensure real-time access, including any required legislative updates.
Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, said, “These decisions reflect the leadership’s vision to advance a more resilient and sustainable national industrial model, built on the localisation of critical industries, the strengthening of supply chains, and directing demand towards national products. They also support the accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence across production and planning processes, enhancing the competitiveness of the industrial sector and reinforcing its contribution to economic growth.”
