His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced, via a post published on his official account on the X platform, the adoption of a new package of initiatives and decisions aimed at supporting the national industrial sector, enhancing the competitiveness of the UAE economy, and strengthening the country’s position as a global hub for industry and investment.
His Highness said that the package includes the establishment of a national fund worth AED 1 billion for industrial resilience, which will support the localisation of vital industries, enhance supply chain resilience, and accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies in production, operations, and planning.
He also stated that the scope of the “National Content Program” has been expanded to become mandatory, covering all federal government entities and national companies, in addition to adopting a policy to support the presence of national products in retail outlets and e-commerce platforms, stressing that the goal is to fully localise more than 5,000 essential products.
His Highness also noted that preparations were reviewed for the launch of the “Make it in the Emirates 2026” platform, which will bring together thousands of investors, manufacturers, and industry leaders from around the world next month in Abu Dhabi.
He concluded by affirming that the UAE continues with confidence in strengthening its position as a global economic and industrial hub.
