Abu Dhabi, UAE – Under the slogan “Advanced Industry.. “We Appear Stronger” The fifth edition of the “Make in the UAE 2026” platform was launched on Monday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre “ADNEC”. In the largest industrial cluster witnessed by the UAE.
The event, which will be held from May 4 to 7, will be attended by ministers, business leaders, investors, industrialists, innovators and youth. Along with media representatives.
This year’s edition will be held on an exhibition area of 88,000 square metres, a 30% growth compared to last year. The number of exhibitors increased to 1,245, an increase of 73% compared to 2025, representing the country’s seven emirates.
Specialized sessions and workshops
The platform also witnesses the participation of more than 2,000 specialized craftsmen, and the display of more than 5,000 products, a 4% growth compared to the previous session. In addition to organizing more than 50 sessions, panel discussions and workshops. Small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurs constitute 61% of the total participants.
The “Make in the Emirates” platform provides a practical model for the UAE’s efforts to enhance industrial flexibility and consolidate its position as a regional and global center for advanced manufacturing. The unprecedented size of this year’s edition reflects the country’s long-term industrial orientation and its commitment to building an economy based on production and innovation.
Transforming ambitions into projects
The platform covers 12 priority industrial sectors, including advanced manufacturing, energy, aviation, defense, and pharmaceuticals. Besides mobility, and sustainable materials.
The Make in the Emirates platform supports the UAE’s industrial strategy. Through its role as a national mechanism for transforming ambitions into realistic projects and opportunities by bringing together priorities, capabilities and industrial opportunities under one umbrella.
The platform also highlights the role of reliable supply chains, scalable national companies, and local innovations in achieving tangible economic impact. Supported by government demand and commitment to achieving sustainable industrial growth.
