ABU DHABI, 20th May, 2025 (WAM) -- Dr. Saleh Alhashmi, Director of the Commercial and In-Country Value Directorate at ADNOC, highlighted that ADNOC is a key supporter of the “Make it in the Emirates” initiative through its programme to boost national content in the industrial sector, a fundamental pillar of the company’s strategy to localise industry and strengthen the resilience of the national economy.
Alhashmi told the Emirates News Agency (WAM), on the sidelines of the "Make it in the Emirates", that ADNOC, in collaboration with strategic entities and private sector companies, is helping to unlock new opportunities for local industries and lay the foundations for a prosperous and sustainable economy, thereby reinforcing the UAE’s position as a competitive industrial hub regionally and globally.
He noted that the fourth edition of Make it in the Emirates provides a vital platform to explore investment opportunities, forge strategic partnerships and engage in interactive discussions aligned with the aspirations of the industrial sector, which is the largest non-oil contributor to Abu Dhabi’s GDP.
Alhashmi added that ADNOC, through its participation in the event, is focusing on showcasing its plans to procure locally manufactured products, its strategic partnerships, and its ongoing commitment to supporting the initiative’s objectives. These efforts support the acceleration of economic diversification and the reinforcement of the national industrial base.
He noted that ADNOC is targeting the procurement of locally manufacturable products worth up to AED90 billion by 2030, in a move to boost opportunities for manufacturers, empower entrepreneurs, and build a robust and sustainable industrial sector.
Dr. Alhashmi expressed ADNOC’s pride in its strategic partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology in supporting the Make it in the Emirates initiative through the In-Country Value (ICV) programme. Since its launch in 2018, the programme has redirected AED242 billion into the local economy and generated more than 17,000 job opportunities for Emiratis in the private sector.
He noted that, through the enhanced version of the programme, ADNOC aims to redirect up to AED200 billion to the national economy over the next five years, thereby supporting strategic projects and strengthening the resilience of the industrial base.