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Key Industrial Sectors

Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology has a comprehensive plan to further grow and develop the UAE’s industrial sector and enhance its role in the national economy. It will focus on 11 priority sectors and aim to increase the efficiency and sustainability of production cycles and supply chains of existing industries while growing the industries of the future - Space, Medical Technology, and Agriculture Technology.

This will be implemented through industrial policies, enabling industries, attracting investments, deploying advanced technologies, and adapting the standards and quality infrastructure to global shifts.

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Industrial Sectors

Food - Beverage and Agricultural Technology Sector

UAE is becoming a major hub for F&B trade in the MENA region. The food and beverage (F&B) industry is one of the fastest growing and most competitive sectors in the UAE

Advanced Manufacturing Sector

Advanced technology industries provide a benchmark for a nation’s development. The UAE’s pursuit of its vision to become a leading and advanced nation is reflected in its policies and market reforms in this area

Electrical Equipment and Electronics Sector

UAE is one of the highest ranked countries for the consumption of consumer electronics and appliances. Furthermore, due to its strategic location, Dubai in particular, has been an important supplier of electronic products to the Middle East, Africa and CIS countries.

Heavy industries Sector

The UAE heavy industry is growing rapidly and plays an increasingly major role in contributing to the nation's GDP

Hydrogen Sector

The UAE is rich in hydrocarbons and has a diversified energy mix, from natural gas to solar energy. This places the UAE among the leading countries with potential of developing hydrogen energy sector further, building on the extensive experience and expertise in the oil & gas and renewable energy sectors. Hydrogen production from hydrocarbons presents an important steppingstone

Machinery and Equipment Sector

The United Arab Emirates is focused on growing the manufacture of machinery and equipment, considering it a sector of vital importance

Medical technology

The UAE’s healthcare sector is being transformed by new medical technologies that have taken on increased importance in light of the global pandemic. The UAE is focused on expanding its healthcare system, adopting innovative new technologies, and forging partnerships with leading hospitals and medical technology companies

Petrochemicals and Chemical Products Sector

The petrochemicals and chemical products industry is one of the most important sectors in the UAE. It has contributed to the diversification of its economy and has significant export opportunities.

Pharmaceuticals Sector

The UAE pharmaceutical sector is expanding rapidly to meet the evolving needs of a growing population. The UAE is focused on developing local manufacturers of pharmaceutical products as well as attracting international pharmaceutical companies to the country to achieve self sufficiency and build knowledge and expertise.

Rubber and Plastics Sector

The UAE rubber and plastics industry is one of the largest and most important industries in the UAE after oil and gas. Due to its high quality and added value, the UAE rubber and plastics industry has made worldwide leaps in recent years, allowing it to access more than 60 global markets spanning six continents.

Space Technology Sector

The UAE is seeking opportunities to explore celestial bodies, develop satellite communication technologies and deploy the latest space technologies in terrestrial applications.

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