Make it in the Emirates opens in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

  • Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, gives an opening speech on the first day of Make it in the Emirates 2025 at Adnec. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, gives an opening speech on the first day of Make it in the Emirates 2025 at Adnec. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The ROX automotive stand is pictured at the fourth Make it in the Emirates event, now under way at Adnec for four days
    The ROX automotive stand is pictured at the fourth Make it in the Emirates event, now under way at Adnec for four days
  • The Arbus flight stand attracts interest. This year's event is five times larger than in 2024 and features more than 700 exhibitors
    The Arbus flight stand attracts interest. This year's event is five times larger than in 2024 and features more than 700 exhibitors
  • Calidus Industries exhibits its wares as the spotlight shines on domestic manufacturing at Adnec
    Calidus Industries exhibits its wares as the spotlight shines on domestic manufacturing at Adnec
  • The Edge exhibition. The UAE has been focusing on industrial growth as it diversifies its economy from oil
    The Edge exhibition. The UAE has been focusing on industrial growth as it diversifies its economy from oil
  • More from the Calidus Industries stand
    More from the Calidus Industries stand
  • A display by Khalifa University, as the nation taps into modern and forward-looking sectors
    A display by Khalifa University, as the nation taps into modern and forward-looking sectors
  • A cognitively controlled robotic hand on display at the NYUAD stand
    A cognitively controlled robotic hand on display at the NYUAD stand
  • Make it in The Emirates 2025 runs until Thursday, May 22
    Make it in The Emirates 2025 runs until Thursday, May 22