The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus Africa and Middle East to strengthen the nation’s aerospace sector through local capability development.
Signed by Omar Suwaina Al Suwaidi, MoIAT Under-Secretary, and Gabriel Semelas, President of Airbus Africa and Middle East, the agreement was announced during Make it in the Emirates 2025 — the country’s flagship industrial event.
The partnership sets the foundation for long-term cooperation focused on supplier development, skills transfer, and the integration of Emirati companies into Airbus’s global value chain. The move supports the UAE’s broader goal of becoming a global hub for advanced industries.
“This collaboration reflects our commitment to developing a sustainable industrial sector powered by innovation and international expertise,”
said Al Suwaidi at the event.
The MoU directly supports the UAE’s National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, which prioritizes high-tech manufacturing, knowledge transfer, and economic diversification.
Make it in the Emirates 2025, held under the theme “Advanced Industries. Accelerated,” features more than 700 exhibitors and over 3,800 locally made products. The event covers 68,000 square meters and showcases AED160 billion worth of offtake agreements linked to more than 4,800 products earmarked for domestic production.
By aligning national industrial priorities with global players like Airbus, the UAE is reinforcing its commitment to innovation-driven growth and strategic partnerships in key sectors.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
