emirates7 - Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, took part in a panel discussion titled "Redefining Industry, Trade, and Investment" during the opening ceremony of the "Make it in the Emirates" event. In his remarks, he reaffirmed the UAE’s strong commitment to strengthening its industrial sector and increasing domestic production through targeted strategies and global collaboration.
The "Make it in the Emirates" initiative has become a key forum for manufacturers, investors, and industry stakeholders, spotlighting the UAE’s industrial and manufacturing potential. It supports the nation’s broader goals of economic diversification, innovation, and sustainability—fostering export-driven growth.
A recent World Trade Organisation (WTO) report, “Global Trade Outlook and Statistics,” underscored the impressive growth of the UAE’s goods exports. The country climbed to 11th place globally, with exports valued at US$603 billion in 2024, moving up six spots since 2021—an achievement that reflects the success of the UAE’s industrial strategies.
During the panel, Dr. Al Zeyoudi emphasized the importance of trade and investment in driving sustainable industrial development and enhancing the UAE's international competitiveness. He pointed to the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) programme as a key driver of this progress, opening new global markets and integrating the UAE into international supply chains.
> “The CEPA programme not only broadens market access but also fosters knowledge-sharing and skills development across multiple industries,” he noted. “As we continue to innovate and diversify, we are laying the foundation for long-term, sustainable economic growth.”
Central to this vision is the UAE’s industrial strategy, including Project 300 billion and the Make it in the Emirates campaign. These initiatives are designed to pivot the UAE’s export profile toward high-value, knowledge-intensive sectors such as advanced manufacturing, Industry 4.0 technologies, clean energy solutions, and logistics.
Dr. Al Zeyoudi further stated, “Through CEPA, we are positioning the UAE as a global center for industrial excellence. By harnessing cutting-edge technologies and aligning goods with services, we are building a more resilient and diversified economic future.”
The Make it in the Emirates event underscored the UAE’s long-term industrial ambitions, further reinforcing its status as a leading destination for innovation, manufacturing, and investment. The discussions also highlighted CEPA’s instrumental role in advancing this vision, cementing the UAE’s place as a major force in the global industrial arena.
The "Make it in the Emirates" initiative has become a key forum for manufacturers, investors, and industry stakeholders, spotlighting the UAE’s industrial and manufacturing potential. It supports the nation’s broader goals of economic diversification, innovation, and sustainability—fostering export-driven growth.
A recent World Trade Organisation (WTO) report, “Global Trade Outlook and Statistics,” underscored the impressive growth of the UAE’s goods exports. The country climbed to 11th place globally, with exports valued at US$603 billion in 2024, moving up six spots since 2021—an achievement that reflects the success of the UAE’s industrial strategies.
During the panel, Dr. Al Zeyoudi emphasized the importance of trade and investment in driving sustainable industrial development and enhancing the UAE's international competitiveness. He pointed to the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) programme as a key driver of this progress, opening new global markets and integrating the UAE into international supply chains.
> “The CEPA programme not only broadens market access but also fosters knowledge-sharing and skills development across multiple industries,” he noted. “As we continue to innovate and diversify, we are laying the foundation for long-term, sustainable economic growth.”
Central to this vision is the UAE’s industrial strategy, including Project 300 billion and the Make it in the Emirates campaign. These initiatives are designed to pivot the UAE’s export profile toward high-value, knowledge-intensive sectors such as advanced manufacturing, Industry 4.0 technologies, clean energy solutions, and logistics.
Dr. Al Zeyoudi further stated, “Through CEPA, we are positioning the UAE as a global center for industrial excellence. By harnessing cutting-edge technologies and aligning goods with services, we are building a more resilient and diversified economic future.”
The Make it in the Emirates event underscored the UAE’s long-term industrial ambitions, further reinforcing its status as a leading destination for innovation, manufacturing, and investment. The discussions also highlighted CEPA’s instrumental role in advancing this vision, cementing the UAE’s place as a major force in the global industrial arena.