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...
NMDC Energy PJSC, which provides engineering, procurement, and construction services for both offshore and onshore energy clients, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Gharbia. This collaboration aims to explore methods to accelerate pipe production in the UAE to meet the growing local and regional demand. Al Gharbia is recognized as...
Engineer Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, the Group CEO of EMSTEEL, announced that the group has made a significant contribution of approximately AED6.2 billion ($1.7 billion) to the gross domestic product of Abu Dhabi. This declaration was made during a statement to WAM at the Make it in the Emirates 2025 event. Al Remeithi highlighted that...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is reaping the benefits of its significant investments in automation and renewable energy, which are helping to lower manufacturing costs. The UAE has made heavy and early investments in advanced technologies and has built a strong reputation in global trade, positioning itself as a leader in the manufacturing sector. Amro...
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by the Sharjah Exports Development Center (SEDC), participated in the fourth edition of the “Make it in the Emirates” Forum held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from May 19 to 22. This engagement highlights the Chamber’s commitment to empowering the industrial sector and enhancing...
The UAE plans to invest over AED40 billion ($11 billion) in advanced manufacturing over the next five years. This initiative aims to establish the UAE as a center for advanced manufacturing and to accelerate the diversification of its economy away from oil dependence. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the federal minister of industry and advanced technology,...
Oklahoma state officials have announced a significant agreement with Emirates Global Aluminum for the construction of a $4 billion aluminum manufacturing facility in northeast Oklahoma. This facility represents the first new aluminum smelting operation to be built in the United States in 45 years. Governor Kevin Stitt and officials from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce...
China-based Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipe Company has signed four contracts valued at a total of $47 million for significant projects in Kuwait, Iraq, Tunisia, and Jordan. This announcement was made through a company statement, highlighting the firm’s growing presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Waleid Gamal El-Dein, the Chairman of the...
Khazaen Economic City has finalized an investment agreement with Sohar Food & Beverage LLC to set up a beverage manufacturing facility in its designated Food City zone. This new project is valued at RO 8 million (approximately $20 million) and will cover an area of 15 000 square meters. The facility will focus on producing...
The AM Lab, a new start-up based in the UAE, is focusing on transforming the digital manufacturing landscape by helping manufacturers reduce the costs associated with purchasing machine parts that are typically available only from foreign suppliers. This innovative approach aims to create a more efficient supply chain for local manufacturers. The founders of The...