Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed launches Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy - in pictures
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, has launched the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy to strengthen the emirate’s position as the region’s most competitive industrial centre. All photos: Abu Dhabi Government Media Office
Abu Dhabi government will invest Dh10 billion to more than double the size of the emirate’s manufacturing sector to Dh172bn by 2031.
Non-oil exports will grow by 148 per cent to Dh178.8bn and 13,600 jobs will be created under the strategy.
Sheikh Khaled was joined at the launch by officials and dignitaries such as Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology.
The strategy will increase access to financing, improve the ease of doing business and attract foreign direct investment.
Under the initiative, the home-grown supply chain programme will build industrial sector resilience by increasing self-sufficiency and promoting domestic products.
Alongside the launch of the strategy, several new industry partnerships were signed.
Six programmes will drive growth and innovation, boost skills and advance the transition to a circular economy.
Sheikh Khaled at the launch event. The Industry 4.0 programme will accelerate business growth through the widespread adoption of new technology and processes.
Initiatives included in the strategy will continue Abu Dhabi’s transition towards a smart, circular economy.
The plan will include job placement programmes that offer rewarding career pathways in high-demand areas.
