Make in UAE 2026 names Abu Dhabi Investment Office as co-host for May event
Make in UAE 2026 will run May 4–7, 2026 at ADNEC Abu Dhabi, with ADIO named partner to lead investor engagement and strategic industrial deals.
The national Make in UAE 2026 platform announced that the Abu Dhabi Investment Office has been selected as a key partner for the fifth edition of the event, which will take place from May 4 to May 7, 2026 at ADNEC Abu Dhabi. The Make in UAE 2026 agenda brings together local manufacturers, global investors, policy makers and government representatives to accelerate industrial growth and deepen strategic partnerships across priority sectors. Organised by ADQ’s group company ADNOC Cities and hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, the platform aims to translate national strategies into tangible industrial projects and investments.
ADIO named official partner for Make in UAE 2026
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office will act as a primary partner in hosting Make in UAE 2026, taking a central role in investor outreach, deal facilitation and programme curation. ADIO’s involvement underscores Abu Dhabi’s mandate to fast-track economic transformation through targeted partnerships and project-level support. Officials said the office will use the forum to showcase incentives, infrastructure and operational support available for industrial investors.
Event schedule and institutional hosts
Make in UAE 2026 is scheduled for May 4–7, 2026 at ADNEC Abu Dhabi and is hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. Organisers include ADNOC Cities under the umbrella of the national industrial development agenda, with strategic partnerships involving the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and the ADNOC Group. The programme will feature exhibitions, high-level panel discussions, bilateral meeting spaces and investor pavilions designed to connect supply chains with capital.
MoUs and strategic deals across priority sectors
During this year’s edition ADIO is expected to sign a series of memoranda of understanding and strategic partnerships spanning autonomous systems, energy, and finance. These agreements are intended to attract international joint ventures, accelerate technology transfer and secure capital for manufacturing scale-ups. The planned deals reflect an emphasis on sectors identified as strategic to the UAE’s economic diversification and national security objectives.
ADIO and its strategic partners will participate in structured matchmaking sessions to convert exploratory discussions into actionable projects. Organisers say the focus on concrete project pipelines will help shorten lead times from investment commitment to industrial implementation, creating a clearer pathway for localisation and domestic value creation.
Policy and technology sessions to shape industrial roadmaps
Senior officials and industry leaders will lead policy dialogues that address regulatory enablers, incentives for investors and pathways to wider adoption of industrial technologies. Panels will examine topics such as automation, digital manufacturing, sustainable energy integration and financing mechanisms that support capital-intensive industrial projects. Speakers will also present case studies of successful localisation efforts and technology-driven factory deployments within the UAE and the wider region.
These sessions are structured to deliver practical guidance for manufacturers and investors, including frameworks for workforce development, export-readiness and compliance with evolving environmental standards. The convening aims to align private sector ambitions with national industrial roadmaps and to spotlight gaps that public policy can address.
ADIO pavilion to accelerate investor connections
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office will operate a central pavilion designed to simplify investor engagement, scheduling and follow-up for international delegations. The pavilion will house dedicated meeting suites and a team of advisers to present opportunities across Abu Dhabi’s industrial clusters, incentive packages and operational support services. Interactive digital displays will highlight Abu Dhabi’s integrated ecosystem for manufacturing, logistics and energy, providing visitors with rapid access to project-level information.
ADIO’s pavilion is also intended to function as a one-stop facilitation point where investors can progress from initial interest to framework agreements and pilot project approvals. The office expects the arrangement to reduce transactional friction and to support a steady pipeline of inward investment that aligns with national localisation targets.
Expected impact on localisation and industrial competitiveness
Organisers project Make in UAE 2026 will accelerate localisation by providing manufacturers with clearer routes to capital, technology partnerships and supply-chain integration. By concentrating global investors, policy makers and industry leaders in one forum, the event aims to catalyse deal-making that supports the UAE’s shift toward higher-value manufacturing and resilient domestic supply chains. Long-term ambitions include increased domestic production of critical components, wider adoption of advanced manufacturing methods and the creation of sustainable industrial jobs.
The emphasis on deals and operational pathways seeks to move beyond conceptual commitments toward measurable outcomes, such as the establishment of new facilities or the rapid scaling of existing manufacturers. Success will be measured by signed agreements, announced investments and the launch of pilot projects that demonstrate replicable models for industrial localisation.
Make in UAE 2026 is poised to serve as a national platform for turning strategic policy into industry-ready projects, with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office playing a central role in connecting investors to opportunities and accelerating the UAE’s industrial transformation.