ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2025 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination, today underscored the strategic importance of Make it in the Emirates 2025, describing it as a key platform for supporting and developing 12 of the UAE’s most vital industrial sectors.
During his visit to the event, H.H. Sheikh Khalid stated that this leading industrial platform is instrumental in strengthening the UAE’s position as a global destination for investment and capital, helping to bolster the competitiveness of Emirati industries both locally and internationally.
He highlighted the pivotal support of the UAE’s leadership in advancing national industries, which have become a fundamental pillar of the country’s rapid economic growth.
H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed said, “Investing in the development of local industries is a primary enabler of the UAE’s global economic standing – an economy that continues to flourish thanks to the dedication of its people and a visionary outlook that places human development at its core.
“This platform is a valuable opportunity to deepen public-private partnerships and foster innovation in building a sustainable industrial ecosystem that contributes to diversifying our national economy.”
He also emphasised the role of Make it in the Emirates 2025 in attracting and empowering young Emirati talent by offering employment opportunities in emerging industrial sectors, supported by dynamic platforms that encourage creativity and excellence.
H.H. Sheikh Khalid said, “We are committed to harnessing the energy of Emirati youth and equipping them with the skills to lead future industries, in line with the UAE’s vision for a knowledge-based, sustainable economy built on national capabilities.”
He praised the instrumental role played by ADNEC Group in organising Make it in the Emirates 2025, commending the group’s outstanding organisational and technical capabilities, which have cemented its position as a cornerstone in the success of major international events hosted in the UAE.
H.H. Sheikh Khalid said, “The excellence and professionalism demonstrated by ADNEC in delivering such high-calibre industrial events reflect the UAE’s growing stature as a global centre for industry and innovation and continue to reinforce international investor confidence in our integrated industrial landscape.”