Delegates attend a session on the second day of the Make it in the Emirates forum in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and managing director and group chief executive of Adnoc, addresses delegates.
Ahmed Al Bastaki is the chief commercial officer of Rafed, which is part of Pure Health Group.
Ruba Nemer, manager of Adnoc's regulatory affairs department, addresses delegates. Victor Besa / The National
Ameed Al-Ashqar from Adnoc during the energy company's session on procurement opportunities.
Delegates attend a session on the second day of the Make it in the Emirates forum.
The UAE has already launched the National In-Country Value programme that aims to boost the private sector's participation in the economy, diversify output and localise critical parts of the supply chain.
Omar Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, addresses delegates.
Rola Abu Manneh, chief executive of Standard Chartered Bank UAE.
Humaid bin Salem, secretary general of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The Mubadala stand at the forum.
Abdulmunim Al Kindy, executive director of people, technology and corporate support at Adnoc.
Ahmed Al Naqbi, chief executive of Emirates Development Bank.
Sameh Al Qubaisi, director general of economic affairs at the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development.
The Adnoc stand at the forum.
Ismail Abdulla, chief executive of Strata.
Saud Abu Alshawareb, managing director of the Dubai Industrial City.
Dr Al Jaber said the UAE had emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic stronger, helped by its strategy to further strengthen its industrial sector to boost economic resilience.
Delegates were told that more than $11bn has been redirected into the national economy through the National In-Country Value programme.
Omar Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, addresses delegates.
Mohammed Al Shorafa, left, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development.
Mr Al Shorafa, left, and Ali Al Sayegh, vice president of internal communications and employee engagement at Adnoc, during a discussion at the forum.
Dr Al Jaber said there are more than 300 products available in 11 priority sectors for local manufacturers.
