IMCD, a leading global distribution and formulation company specializing in specialty chemicals and ingredients, has chosen Dubai Science Park to establish a laboratory complex that enhances the UAE’s position as an important research and development (R&D) hub. The new facility, spanning 4 160 square feet, features dedicated floors for food and beverage (F&B) and coatings...
Jindal SAW, an Indian manufacturer of steel pipes for the energy, transportation, and water sectors, has announced a significant investment of $118 million to enhance its operations in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region. This plan includes establishing a new facility in Abu Dhabi, which will require an investment of $105 million and...
Oklahoma state officials have announced a significant agreement with a private company from the United Arab Emirates to construct a $4 billion aluminum manufacturing facility in northeast Oklahoma. This deal, revealed on Friday, marks a major development for the state’s industrial landscape. Governor Kevin Stitt, along with officials from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, emphasized...
A new collaborative effort between the UAE and the United States seeks to produce gallium, a chemical element essential for semiconductor manufacturing, in Abu Dhabi. This initiative aims to alleviate the reliance on China, which currently dominates the gallium supply and pricing. Industry experts indicate that establishing manufacturing plants for gallium will take years and...
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has partnered with Metal Park Investment ME Ltd to establish a dedicated Industry 4.0 Competence Centre in Abu Dhabi. This advanced technology hub aims to accelerate the digitalisation of the metal manufacturing sector and support the emirate’s goal to become a global leader in next-generation industrial innovation. The Competence...
Abu Dhabi is emerging as a key player in the global industrial manufacturing sector, positioning itself to become a strategic industrial powerhouse. This transformation reflects a bold vision, disciplined execution, and targeted investments, particularly through the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy 2031 (ADIS). The strategy aims to double the manufacturing sector’s contribution to the emirate’s GDP...
MT Group has officially launched Phase 2 of its supply chain expansion in Abu Dhabi, a significant achievement in the Emirate’s advanced manufacturing goals. This announcement was made during the Make it in the Emirates Forum 2025 and includes plans for a large-scale valve manufacturing facility and a forging unit, both operated by MT Group...
The fourth edition of ‘Make it in the Emirates’ wrapped up in Abu Dhabi after a successful four-day event, revealing new industrial projects worth over AED 11 billion. This initiative aims to boost local manufacturing and promote investment in the industrial sector. Credit: Emirates 24/7 Over the course of the event, various stakeholders showcased their...
NMDC Energy PJSC has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Gharbia, a leading advanced pipeline manufacturer based in Abu Dhabi. This partnership aims to explore methods to accelerate pipe production within the UAE to cater to both local and regional demand for pipeline infrastructure. Al Gharbia is recognized as one of...
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Noventiq, a global leader in digital transformation. This partnership aims to enhance the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies within the UAE’s industrial sector. The agreement was formalized by H.E. Omar Suwaina Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of MoIAT, and...