Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has said the UAE's industrial sector is a vital component of the national economy.
Sheikh Hamdan made his comments after visiting the Make it in the Emirates manufacturing conference, taking place this week in Abu Dhabi.
"The national industrial sector is a fundamental pillar of the UAE economy and a key driver advancing its vision for greater diversification and innovation," said Sheikh Hamdan, as reported by the Dubai Government Media Office.
The industrial sector is more than just an economic segment, he added, it is "fundamental to national sovereignty and the growth of human and technological capacities".
The manufacturing forum affirms the UAE’s readiness to lead industrially at regional and global levels, backed by a clear vision, robust infrastructure and extensive expertise, with public-private partnerships underpinning its industrial future, Sheikh Hamdan said.
During the visit, he explored the latest projects from Emirati companies, featuring artificial intelligence, robotics, energy, manufacturing and real estate developments.
He was accompanied on his visit by Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications.
Safety 'top priority' for rival hyperloop company
The chief operating officer of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Andres de Leon, said his company's hyperloop technology is “ready” and safe.
He said the company prioritised safety throughout its development and, last year, Munich Re, one of the world's largest reinsurance companies, announced it was ready to insure their technology.
“Our levitation, propulsion, and vacuum technology have all been developed [...] over several decades and have been deployed and tested at full scale,” he said in a statement to The National.
“Only once the system has been certified and approved will it move people,” he said.
HyperloopTT has begun designing and engineering processes for its Abu Dhabi projects and hopes to break ground soon.
With no delivery date yet announced, Mr de Leon said timelines had to be considered carefully, as government approval, permits, and regulations could create necessary delays.
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