The UAE has unveiled a major push to cement its position as a global manufacturing and investment hub, releasing a new whitepaper on advanced manufacturing and a geospatial investment platform at the Make it in the Emirates forum this week.
The whitepaper, jointly released by the Ministry of Investment and the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, charts the UAE's transformation from a resource-based industrial economy into a diversified, high-value manufacturing destination spanning pharmaceuticals, chemicals, renewable energy, space, and Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies.
The timing is deliberate. As global supply chains undergo rapid restructuring, the UAE is presenting itself as a stable, policy-backed alternative for international manufacturers seeking scale and market access. Industrial exports rose 25 percent in 2025 to AED 262 billion, while medium- and high-tech exports hit AED 92 billion, surpassing a 2031 target six years ahead of schedule.
Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber described the shift as a strategic necessity, saying industry now serves as a cornerstone of economic resilience and supply chain security, not just a growth driver.
Minister of Investment Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi echoed that view, positioning the manufacturing push as central to long-term economic diversification, talent development, and deeper integration into global value chains.
Alongside the whitepaper, the Ministry of Investment launched Atlas, a real-time geospatial platform that gives global investors interactive access to the UAE's investment landscape. Users can filter opportunities by sector, region, project type, and source country, and generate custom investment reports across all seven emirates.
Together, the two initiatives signal a coordinated effort to translate national industrial ambition into actionable intelligence for international investors looking at the UAE as a long-term base.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
