Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT)

Make it in the Emirates

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Make It In The Emirates

Extending an open invitation to industrialists, investors, innovators and entrepreneurs to engage with the Ministry and benefit from the UAE’s exceptional value proposition in order to fulfill their ambitions of developing, manufacturing and exporting their products.

About Make It in the Emirates

Make it in the Emirates the campaign is an open invitation to industrialists, investors, innovators and entrepreneurs to "Make it in the Emirates". Through engaging with the Ministry, you will be introduced to the exceptional value proposition and benefits of manufacturing in the UAE.

Creating a relevant, attractive and engaged business environment to meet local and international investor needs
Launching an engine for industrial growth and strengthening the national economy
Stimulating innovation and integrating advanced technologies into the UAE's industrial ecosystems.
Boosting the UAE's reputation as a global destination for leading future industries
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Benefits of Investing in UAE

The UAE offers an attractive value proposition with a range of competitive advantages as well as the ease of doing business for investors and foreign companies. The UAE is also a reliable supplier of energy and raw materials, has a best-in-class ICT infrastructure, is strategically located with world class logistics infrastructure and advanced technology capabilities.

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environment

Attractive business environment


The UAE is ranked highly in the ease of doing business and has developed foreign direct investment policies to allow foreigners to own 100% of their companies.

Infrastructure

World-class communications and IT infrastructure


The UAE is highly ranked in the e-government services indices with an integrated communications and IT infrastructure

global hub

A global hub for trade flow and logistics


The UAE offers unrivalled connectivity to the business world, with 80 percent of the world’s population within an eight-hour flight

Live and invest

Ideal country to live and invest


The UAE provides a high quality of life, embraces global cultures and offers Golden Visa opportunities for investors.

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The Seven Emirates

The United Arab Emirates consists of seven independent Emirates:Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al Quwain, Fujairah, and Ras al Khaimah. Each of the seven emirates have a unique value proposition.

Abu Dhabi

  • Abu Dhabi city is the capital of the UAE
    Abu Dhabi is the largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates, occupying 84 per cent of the national landmass territory. It has 200 islands and a coastline stretching 700km. Its total area is 67,340 sq. km.
  • Abu Dhabi offers world-class transportation and logistics infrastructure
    Khalifa Port, the Emirate’s flagship port, is the first in the Gulf region to be semi-automated and one of the most technologically advanced facilities in the world.
  • Abu Dhabi is at the forefront of the nation's ambitious innovation strategy
    Home to Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, the world's first AI university, and Hub71, a global tech ecosystem with a full suite of support for startups and companies including office space and residences.

Ajman

  • Ajman lies on the coast of the Arabian Gulf in the northern part of the UAE
    It is 16km long and lies between the emirates of Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain
  • Ajman has witnessed rapid economic growth over the past five years
    Manufacturing sector contributes 35% of GDP

Dubai

  • Dubai is the second largest emirate
    Dubai is a global leader in international trade, providing businesses with a friendly export-import environment, supported by regional and international trade agreements and efficient logistics services.
  • Dubai is at the forefront of the nation's ambitious innovation strategy
    Home to Mohamed Bin Rashid Space Center and Silicon Oasis, an integrated technology park that fosters technology and entrepreneurship.
  • Resilient, diverse and dynamic economy
    No.4 in GDP per capita, No.1 in Employment Growth and No.1 in Gross Domestic Savings (%)

Fujairah

  • Fujairah is the only emirate that is located completely on the eastern coast of the UAE
    The shores of Fujairah extend along the Gulf of Oman for about 70km.
  • Fujairah's economy is based on fishing and agriculture
    Other local industries present in Fujairah include mining and stone crushing
  • Fujairah operates a multipurpose port
    It offers access to major shipping routes of the world and is home to the world's largest livestock shipping companies.

Ras Al Khaimah

  • Ras Al Khaimah is the fourth-largest emirate
    Ras Al Khaimah is located near the northernmost point of the United Arab Emirates and shares its boundaries with the emirates of Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah and Sharjah.
  • Ras Al Khaimah has been pursuing a strong policy of economic diversification
    Home to Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone, RAKEZ
  • Ras Al Khaimah is an up-and-coming tourism hub
    The emirate’s tourism infrastructure has established Ras Al Khaimah as a world-class destination for leisure and business travel, creating sustainable investment opportunities and enhancing the quality of life for its residents.

Sharjah

  • Sharjah is perfectly placed between the northern Emirates and the nation’s capital of Abu Dhabi
    Downtown Sharjah is a 14-minute drive from Sharjah International Airport and 20-minutes from Dubai, the trade and commerce hub of the UAE.
  • Sharjah has specialized industrial free zones
    With more than 33 industrial zones and 6 free zones
  • Environment & Renewable Energy
    Adaptive environmental protection legislation and ground-breaking projects such as Sharjah Sustainable City

Umm Al Quwain

  • Umm Al Quwain is situated between Sharjah to the southwest and Ras Al Khaimah to the northeast.
    The emirate has rich coastal mangroves on the coast of the Arabian Gulf and many islands to the east of the mainland

84%

Occupying of UAE's land

52%

Chemical sector contribution in GDP

77%

Petrochemicals contribution in GDP

200

No. of natural islands

Industrial

19%

Manufacturing contribution in GDP

Advanced Technology

+9K

Companies, investors and entrepreneurs

1st

Textile industry is first estimated value

Investment

1st

in region in Global Financial Centres 2021

global destination

3rd

Globally for FDI -Attractiveness 2021

traded products for export and import

5th

Important international shipping hub

In-Country value

1st

World’s busiest airport

global destination

#3

In top 3 oil storage hubs globally

2nd

World’s largest bunkering zone

Integration

77%

Hajar mountains range of Fujairah

Commitment

2nd

For crude oil storage

Plan

100%

Foreign ownership

Industrial

30%

Manufacturing contribution in GDP

adoption of I4.0 technology

2

Strategic ports on the Arabian Gulf

Industrial

+19

industrial areas in Sharjah

industrial data management

+30

Years industrial supply chain

Opportunities

#1

Least populous Emirate

traded products for export and import

#1

Industrial activity is food packaging

Rankings

UAE Rankings

The Scientific and Advanced Technology business ecosystem in the UAE offers a variety of opportunities for investors, scientists, entrepreneurs and talent. Furthermore, residents of the UAE enjoy a high quality of life. The UAE also offers its residents a world-class education and healthcare system; state-of-the-art infrastructure; a conducive business environment; a high sense of security and safety; a variety of leisure and entertainment options; and places of worship for different religious communities.

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18

Gender Inequality Index (GII-UNDP), 2020

The UAE ranks 18th on the Gender Inequality Index published annually by the UNDP and the most important global index of gender inequality. It measures gender inequalities in three important aspects of human development: reproductive health, empowerment and economic.

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Global competitiveness report, GCR, 2019

The UAE ranks 25th in the Global Competitiveness Report released by The World Economic Forum that assesses the competitiveness of 141 economies. The report measures countries on 103 indicators under 12 pillars, including institutions, infrastructure, ICT adoption, macroeconomic stability, health, skills, product market, labour market, financial system, market size, business dynamism and innovation capability.

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Global Innovation Index, 2019

The UAE ranked 36th on the Global Innovation Index; a composite index that measures the performance of innovation in countries. Innovation inputs are evaluated based on institutions, human capital and research, infrastructure, market sophistication and business sophistication. Innovation output is evaluated by knowledge and technology outputs and creative outputs.

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Doing Business Report (DBR), 2019

The UAE ranked 16th globally on the Doing Business Report (DBR); an annual report developed by the World Bank Group every year between 2003 to 2019 and aimed to measure the costs to firms of business regulations in 190 countries.

Investment Office

The investment office is meant to support and attract investments into the UAE's industrial sector through opening direct communication channels between investors and organizations in the public and private sectors.