Make it in the Emirates 2025 Day 3: UAE Unveils AI Marketplace and Industrial Innovations
The third day of Make it in the Emirates 2025 concluded on a high note, reinforcing the UAE’s position at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI).
Held under the theme Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and Artificial Intelligence, the event featured groundbreaking announcements, strategic partnerships, and innovation-focused initiatives that underscored the nation’s commitment to shaping the future of global industry.
One of the day’s standout moments was the launch of a global marketplace for AI tools by the International Holding Company (IHC). This pioneering platform is designed to streamline developer access to critical hardware and software necessary for building next-generation AI systems.
At the heart of this initiative is SAIF (Smart AI Facilitator), a UAE-developed digital assistant that provides seamless navigation and purchasing capabilities for computing chips, AI models, and other essential tools. The platform is accessible on both desktop and mobile, positioning the UAE as a key enabler of the global AI ecosystem.
In a significant boost to the UAE’s maritime industry, Liwa Ship Building signed an AED 120 million agreement with Khalid Faraj Shipping to construct six new vessels. The deal reflects the ongoing industrial diversification of the UAE economy and supports the growth of domestic shipbuilding capabilities.
The Innovative Startups Competition announced its winners on day three, celebrating excellence across five strategic categories. The competition shines a spotlight on emerging companies developing AI-powered solutions for industries such as healthcare, logistics, and education, aligning with national efforts to foster a thriving startup ecosystem.
To nurture national talent and build future industrial leaders, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) revealed a new suite of talent development programs. In collaboration with Rabdan Academy, ADIO will implement an Upskilling Talent Development Program aimed at empowering over 100 Emiratis already working in the industrial sector.
These initiatives are designed to strengthen the capabilities of Emirati professionals, enhance productivity, and establish long-term career pathways in advanced industries.
Throughout the day, expert-led sessions in the Vision and Momentum Halls delved into the UAE’s leadership in digital transformation and future manufacturing. A keynote panel on Industry 5.0 explored the integration of human creativity, robotics, and AI to build more sustainable and collaborative industrial systems.
Other sessions examined the rise of smart factories, AI-driven supply chains, energy-efficient data infrastructure, and the future of chemical production — further solidifying the UAE’s position as a hub for advanced and sustainable industrial practices.
Organised by the ADNEC Group and hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, ADIO, and ADNOC, day three of Make it in the Emirates 2025 highlighted the UAE’s strategic direction in building a globally competitive, innovation-driven industrial economy.
As the UAE embraces the Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions, the nation continues to position itself as a global leader in manufacturing transformation — one powered by smart technologies, sustainable development, and human capital.
